With her child grown up, single mom Pearl Nolan decides to pursue her lifelong desire as well as releases a private detective company, which she ranges from her family's dining establishment in the coastal community of Whitstable. Drawn by her caring nature, locals soon flock to her with all type of situations. But when an old buddy passes away suspiciously, Pearl discovers herself in conflict with abrupt brand-new police officer in the area DCI Mike McGuire.