Sam and Scarlett have been married for a little over a year. Scarlett has recently inherited her father's multimillion-dollar business empire and Sam has retired from being a private detective to help Scarlett run the business.
A four day weekend at the Windsor, designed as a getaway from the pressures of their new life is interrupted by Detective Inspector Blank, who tries to entice Sam out of retirement to help him with a high profile murder committed not far from Sam and Scarletts iconic hotel, The Windsor.
Sam and Scarlett are determined to enjoy their time together but Sams fame as a mystery writer and private detective seems determined to drag them into this mystery.
Melbournes finest old hotel, wine, whisky, cafes, restaurants, fashion, daggers, policemen, beautiful cars, and a mature couple very much in love, all play their part in an adventure that unfolds over a long weekend.