- With John out of the way, the staff fear redundancies as Marcus considers cost-cutting measures. Madame Euphrasine, an aristocratic Russian, books into the hotel, befriending Esme and offering Kate the permanent job as her maid. She summons Marcus to her room on business and makes advances at him, which he does not reject. Next morning she is found murdered. Marcus is suspect and Ruth will not lie for him. Despite his animosity towards his boss, Jacob - wanting justice to be done - helps the police find the real killer and Marcus shows his gratitude by keeping all the staff. Esme is left with a priceless Faberge ornament given her by the dead woman, who was not what she seemed at all.—don @ minifie-1
- Now installed as the sole owner of the Grand, Marcus Bannerman decides staff cuts are required to reduce the hotel's operating expenses. He gives head porter Jacob Collins only a few days to identify 4 staff members who are to be let go. A new guest at the hotel, Madame Euphrasine de Bourg D'Oisans, catches Marcus' eye. The woman is obviously wealthy and when Esme Harkness mentions to him that the woman is about to launch herself into the fashion industry, Marcus sees a business opportunity as well. He spends the night with but when she is found dead the next morning, he is the prime suspect. It's left to Jacob to come to his rescue and provide police with the information they need to find the real murderer.—garykmcd
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