Después de un apasionado noviazgo, Lord Frederick Trenchard se casa con la joven y sorprendente Clara Dunn, pero los escándalos de Belgravia y los secretos del pasado de Frederick amenazan la nueva felicidad de la pareja.

Tras su discusión, Frederick intenta recuperar la confianza de Clara llevándola a Glanville, donde le revela algunas de las dificultades que sufrió de niño.

Los Trenchard viajan hasta Maywood para el cumpleaños del Duque. Entre bastidores, los negocios van y vienen, pero los Rochester tienen sus propios planes.

Reeling from James’ visit, Frederick pushes forward in his work at the foundry, while Clara finds comfort in a new group of friends made through Dr. Ellerby. A lonely James seeks solace elsewhere.

As Clara’s fascination with Stephen’s world develops, she makes a bold decision that alarms Davison. Meanwhile, James’ private life finds him under threat, and Frederick grows determined to become part of the Marquise’s new venture.

Emily confronts Clara about the painting, worried about the potential scandal for their family. Frederick moves forward with his investment in the silver mine, but Ross begins to grow suspicious of the Marquise.

Rumors about Clara and Stephen swirl around Belgravia and it feels like only a matter of time until they reach Frederick. Ross learns some information about the Marquise and sees an opportunity.

As Frederick grieves the loss of Clara, Enright receives a letter that pushes Frederick to confront his past. Clara and Davison adapt to life in the North, as Clara grapples with happy memories of home.