Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries "Murder à la Mode" #2.5 (2013)

Murder with style, 20 May 2017

A woman is found dead in an upscale fashion house. The woman was wearing a strand of very valuable pearls and they're missing. Were the pearls the motive for murder or was there more going on that meets the eye? Phryne will have to untangle the clues and many suspects to find a killer.

Murder à la Mode has a whole lot going for it. The mystery is interesting with plenty of twists and turns. Other than the dead woman, there are the missing pearls, fake couture dresses, and a string of jewel robberies. The episode is jam packed with plenty to enjoy. The supporting cast is as good as ever. The women in the couture house are a delight. Heather Mitchell and Sibylla Budd are solid. There are also scenes with Constable Collins and Dot that are a lot of fun. In fact, it's been a treat watching their relationship unfold since the beginning of the series. The final reveal is as exciting as anything in the series, with Phryne using herself as bait. Murder à la Mode easily deserves an 8/10.

The period feel to Miss Fisher has always been strong. This is especially true here. Murder à la Mode features any number of spectacularly glamorous fashionable outfits. It's good stuff.

8/10