Sophia Trenchard meets with her lover at the Duchess of Richmond's ball on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo. Years later, a chance encounter reignites a long-buried connection....
Anne decides that honesty is required and hopes that seeking confession with Caroline will appease her guilt and lay to rest the ghosts from her past.
The depths of Stephen’s problems are revealed, causing John to set his manipulative sights on Charles and Caroline as a way to make money. Susan isn’t shy about exploiting the Trenchard’s new social circle.
Tensions rise when Caroline organises an outing for Lady Maria and Anne, which sees the women compromised. Susan’s indulgent behaviour catches up with her, and Ellis begins to show her true colours.
A jealous Oliver threatens to ruin the lives of many as he makes a shocking discovery about Charles. John’s plans are jeopardised, making him dangerous; he enlists the help of the Trenchard staff to stoop to new lows.
Charles receives a mysterious olive branch, but the offer of reconciliation places him in grave danger. James must find a way to defend Charles’ honour before Lady Maria is lost to him forever.
