Barnaby and Troy gather information on a series of unsolved murders involving the strangulation of beautiful young woman before the culprit strikes again.
Along with a look at a drag pageant for charity, explored is a "Ru Paul's Drag Race" contestant, followed by a documentary on lesser-known drag king performers.
Martin is uncomfortable with his aunt being in a relationship with someone much younger then she is; Louisa is jealous of a hotel owner who likes Martin.
Barnaby and Joyce attend the local regatta where the body of a member of the rowing club is found in the water after an argument with some of his team mates.
Luella and Frank are approached by a magician after a woman dies during his stage show when she gets chosen to assist him with one of his magic tricks.
Frank and Lu continue their investigation as the police discover more information to incriminate an ex-prisoner as the main suspect for the murder of the mayor.
A damaged painting and an assault in a local museum lead the villagers of Aspern Tallow to believe that a ghost is haunting the museum and causing havoc.