New on UK Acorn TV today, The Madame Blanc Mysteries, written by and starring Sally Lindsay. Set in a beautiful town in the South of France.
This 6-part cozy comedy mystery series is already available on US Acorn TV and the whole series one is now also out on UK Acorn TV.
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The Madame Blanc Mysteries
Series 1 Summary: Antiques dealer Jean White (Sally Lindsay, Mount Pleasant) is nearly bankrupt after her husband’s sudden death, and so she heads to their one last asset: a cottage in antiques hub Sainte Victoire, France. There, Jean begins investigating his death, aided by sympathetic taxi driver Dom (Steve Edge). She soon finds the colourful locals have a treasure trove of other mysteries for her to assess, too.
Also starring Alex Gaumond and Narayan David Hecter. Written by Sally Lindsay and Sue Vincent. The Madame Blanc Mysteries is produced by Saffron Cherry Productions for Channel 5 and Acorn TV.
Episode 1
IMDb rating: 7.7 (83).
Plot: When her husband dies unexpectedly while abroad, antiques dealer Jean heads to the French town where they owned a cottage, but she begins to suspect foul play. [Source: Amazon]
Episode 2
IMDb rating: 7.8 (77).
Plot: Jean looks into an elderly woman’s mystery dating back to the Nazi occupation of France. A TV producer puts the locals in a tizzy while casting for a reality show. [Source: Amazon]
Episode 3
IMDb rating: 7.8 (64).
Plot: Judith and Jeremy’s 80s-themed wedding anniversary party takes a gnarly turn when an attendee is discovered dead. [Source: Amazon]
Episode 4
IMDb rating: 7.2 (60).
Plot: Only one piece of art among many is stolen during a deadly home robbery. Meanwhile, Charlie is accused of selling forgeries. Jean realizes the crimes could be related. [Source: Amazon]
Episode 5
IMDb rating: 7.3 (52).
Plot: Shortly after Jean and Dom attend a lecture on sacred relics at Sainte Victoire’s Catholic church, the priest is stabbed with a crucifix, and the relic is stolen. [Source: Amazon]
Episode 6
IMDb rating: 6.6 (63).
Plot: Just as it seems Jean and Dom’s relationship may be moving towards romance, his estranged wife reappears in town. Meanwhile, Rory’s mistress comes after Jean. [Source: Amazon]
*Watch The Madame Blanc Mysteries on UK Amazon and US Amazon free online with Acorn TV trial.
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