Relic Hunter season 1 episode 17 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Amidst chaos, a royal refuses to flee, entrusting a valuable item for their future ruler. Meanwhile, a humorous tattoo misunderstanding unfolds. At the Louvre, a clue in a toy horse from Marie-Antoinette leads to a vineyard, linking to her lost jewels. Financially troubled Jerome Halezan, entangled with a crime lord, dismisses having the jewels. A frantic chase ensues for a wine bottle believed to hold the jewels, culminating in a high-stakes auction. The real bottle, a clever decoy, is found in the cellar, revealing the jewels' true location. The story wraps up with light-hearted banter about the tattoo mix-up.
Full Episode S01E17 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the toy horse in the story?
The toy horse was a gift from Marie-Antoinette to her son, Louis XVII, and it holds a clue to the lost jewels from her crown.
Who is Jerome Halezan?
Jerome Halezan is a character who owns a once-renowned vineyard, linked to the story of Marie-Antoinette's lost jewels.
What do the characters initially believe about the crown jewels?
The characters initially believe that the crown jewels are hidden in a wine bottle from 1792.
Why do they visit the Halezan estate?
They visit the Halezan estate to investigate the potential link between the vineyard and the lost crown jewels of Marie-Antoinette.
What financial troubles does Jerome Halezan face?
Jerome Halezan faces financial troubles and has dealings with a crime lord, selling off his estate piece by piece.
How does the tattoo play a role in the story?
The tattoo, initially thought to be an Egyptian symbol of fertility, becomes a humorous subplot and a source of misunderstanding among the characters.
Where is the real bottle of wine eventually found?
The real bottle, containing the crown jewels, is eventually found in the cellar of the Halezan estate, having been there all along.
What happens at the wine auction?
At the auction, a bottle of wine linked to the crown jewels is sold for a high price, but it turns out to be a decoy.
How is the real bottle of wine identified?
The real bottle is identified by its label, marked as 1910 but actually from 1792, and by its lack of a mould line, indicating it is hand-blown.
What is the final resolution regarding the crown jewels?
The crown jewels, hidden in the real bottle from 1792, are found and the story concludes with the characters resolving the tattoo misunderstanding.
