In her official capacity as fraud investigator for the Department of Sudden Departure (D.S.D.), Nora travels to St. Louis to investigate a possible scam that involves convincing the family members of The Departed there's a way to see their loved ones again.
Kevin Garvey Senior wanders through the Outback on a self-appointed mission to save the world.
The death of a migrant factory foreman initially looks like an industrial accident. Dr Blake digs deeper, revealing a hideous string of crimes and the ugly side of post war Australia. Meanwhile, Jean receives a marriage proposal.
Jacqueline Maddern collapses after a charity performance at the Colonist’s Club and Blake suspects she’s been poisoned. He suggests to Munro that the Club be locked down to prevent the murderer leaving. Munro obliges but includes Blake in the lock-down. Blake has to find the killer with little to help him but his wits and his knowledge of human nature.
As Doctor Lucien Blake and Jean prepare their upcoming wedding, tragedy strikes one of Ballarat's most prominent families; they are suddenly faced with three murders, two weddings and a funeral.
