Whitstable Pearl

Restaurant owner Pearl Nolan discovers the body of her friend and oyster supplier chained to the anchor of his ship. The police believe it was an accident, but Pearl, who also runs a private detective agency, suspects foul play.

Working with local cop DS Nikki Martel, Mike investigates the death of a diabetic estate agent force-fed marmalade; Pearl discovers Whitstable may have a mysterious benefactor.

A retired DCI is killed during a re-enactment of the English Civil War and Mike's first suspect is the wife of the victim, but she hires Pearl to discover if she might also be the target.

Pearl agrees to help a woman who received a note claiming her missing husband did not die from suicide. Pearl connects the case to a grief-counselling church group.

When a mother takes her daughter out for a boat ride despite the father's wishes, the boat starts taking on water and the two need to be rescued. Pearl investigates while Mike tries to enjoy his time off from police duty before New Year's Eve.

When 30-year-old human remains wash up on the shore, Pearl realises she has a personal connection to the victim. Pearl's budding romance with Mike is threatened when he identifies a suspect close to home.