Ep 2. The Blancs-Manteaux Enigma
- January 12, 2014
- 56 min
Nicolas le Floch is a French historical crime drama series set in 18th century France. Season 1 episode 2 is titled The Blancs-Manteaux Enigma and follows the story of Nicolas Le Floch.
In this episode, Nicolas is requested to investigate a strange murder by the Lieutenant General of Police, de Sartine. The murder victim is the famous harpist Henriette, who was found dead in her bed. The strange thing about the murder is that there is no apparent cause of death, which makes the investigation even more complicated.
Nicolas has to navigate through the political landscape of Paris to find clues and make sense of the murder. He quickly finds out that Henriette was staying with the Blancs-Manteaux family, a wealthy family who is known for their lavish parties, and they had several visitors on the night before the murder. One of the visitors was an Italian singer, who seems to have a connection with Henriette.
As Nicolas goes further into the investigation, he discovers that there are several people who could have had motives for the murder, including Henriette's fellow musicians who felt threatened by her fame. Nicolas soon realizes that the murder is not just a simple case of jealousy or revenge, but there is a more sinister connection to it.
Nicolas also has to deal with his own personal life, as his relationship with Rose continues to be complicated. Rose's father disapproves of their relationship, and Nicolas has to tread carefully to avoid any issues.
As the investigation progresses, Nicolas is faced with one obstacle after another, from corrupt officials to powerful families who try to influence the investigation. However, Nicolas is not deterred and continues to follow the clues, leading him to the shocking truth behind Henriette's murder.
Overall, The Blancs-Manteaux Enigma is an engaging episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its excellent storyline and suspenseful plot. The setting of 18th century France adds to the allure of the show, making it a must-watch for fans of historical crime dramas.
