A crossword clue is found on a murder victim, so DCI Hooper seeks help from Cora Felton, AKA 'The Puzzle Lady'. Cora's "shoot first, ask questions never" style helps her catch the killer but it turns out she's hiding secrets of her own.
Cora is keen to get her teeth into another case, an opportunity comes from solicitor Becky, who asks her to look into Darren Duggan's case, who was sent to prison five year ago for murder.
Sherry is concerned when her ex husband Dennis Pride arrives in Bakerbury. After a small gig, Dennis meets up with Gloria, the wife of the sponsor. The following day, Gloria is found dead.
