Thomas Letellier, owner of a cannery in North of France, is found dead. Captain Louise Poquelin investigates with her new partner Captain Etienne de Beaumont, an aristocratic cop. The explosive tandem will prove to be incredibly effective.
A teacher's apparent suicide turns out to be much more complicated than it appears. Poquelin and De Beaumont learn more about each other's backstories.
Costumed animal-rights activists vandalize a neighbor who raises cattle and chickens. One of the leaders is killed, leading to a stable full of suspects and motives.
