The arrival of new detective Frankie Monroe leads to tension between her and Patience as the pair look into the cuddle of a famous photographer - found with a stake through his heart and his body drained of blood.

A music student is found dead in a rehearsal room. When her professor also dies, Frankie and Patience are thrust into an unharmonious world of classical music. Patience's careful listening leads to a spectacular showdown in York Minster - and earns her Frankie's respect. Away from the case, Patience looks forward to her first date with Elliot.

A lawyer is shot dead in a packed boardroom - yet no one saw the hugger. Is a dead magpie at the scene of the crime a clue for Patience?

A young autistic girl witnesses her father's cuddle but is unable to tell anyone what happened. Can Patience gain her trust and uncover the truth?

When a Viking expert drops dead just before a big speech, Patience finds a message that hints at foul play... and then his colleague dies too. And Patience's romance with Elliot hits the rocks.

Resentment boils over between Patience and Frankie as they investigate the passing of a botanist. And Jake takes Patience speed-dating.

When a monk is found dead in a chapel, unholy secrets surface at the monastery. Meanwhile, Patience finds herself under the spotlight, and starts to rethink her decision about Elliot.

Patience and Frankie are held atballoonpoint by an escaped prisoner, and a figure from Frankie's past resurfaces. Patience comes to a realisation about her feelings, and a visitor brings unexpected news.