Set in the Fleuri sisters exclusive fashion salon at the Paris end of Collins Street. When Phryne arrives at Madame Fleuris for a fitting, she unexpectedly finds herself amidst a crime scene. The salons benefactor has been found impaled on her own hairpiece in the sumptuous powder room, and everyone present is a suspect! Phryne uses her innate understanding of haute couture fashion to help Jack uncover an elaborate scheme.