The women galvanize themselves into taking action against Lord Fallon, leaving Lucy in a difficult position. But will Lydia get away with what she has done, or will justice come knocking?
Margaret's family reel as they discover how dire her situation is. Margaret awaits her fate while Charolette desperately implores allies and enemies for help, but Lydia is contriving a way to end their feud for good.
Trapped inside Golden Square, Charlotte's future looks bleak- - unless she can convince Lydia of her loyalty. Meanwhile Lucy makes a terrible mistake and Margaret must risk everything to save both of her daughters.
Lydia draws Charlotte deeper into her web, but should Charlotte compromise herself in the hope of catching Lydia red-handed? Lucy finds herself playing a dangerous game with Lord Fallon, which could have disastrous consequences.
Emily's escape pits Lydia and Cunliffe against one another - which of them can earn the Spartans' trust? Margaret is in trouble, but to preserve her own life might cause another's death. She is faced with a terrible choice.
When Howard offers to be Lucy's keeper, Margaret is delighted. Charlotte and Howard's arrangement is over. But when Lucy discovers the deal has been done, her reaction will plunge all three Wells women into terrible danger.
Margaret must focus on business but a visit to the Pleasure Gardens leads to an unexpected confrontation. Charlotte tries to secure a powerful ally and gain Margaret's approval, while Lucy falls under Fallon's spell.
With the doors to Golden Square barred by the authorities, Lydia must try every trick in the book to get back on top. Can Margaret and Nancy secure the witnesses they need before she once more gains powerful protectors?
As Blayne tightens his grip on power, Lydia is faced with a terrible choice. And with the Wells-Pincher feud coming to a head and Nancy firmly in Hal's sights, just how far is he willing to go for revenge?
Emily is desperate to escape Lydia's house, but when Lydia catches her, Emily is brutally punished. All her hopes rest with Charles, but should she risk his life in order to spare her own?