After a passionate courtship, Lord Frederick Trenchard marries the young, striking Clara Dunn, but Belgravia’s scandals and the secrets from Frederick’s past threaten the couple’s newfound happiness.

After an argument, Frederick tries to renew the relationship by taking Clara to Glanville, their country estate, and reveals some of the trials of his childhood. The Dunns take in the mysterious Nell as their new maid.

The Trenchards travel to Maywood for the Duke’s birthday. Behind the scenes, business deals are struck, but the Rochesters have private reasons for the trip. Meanwhile, Clara conspires to repair Frederick and James’ relationship.