About
The life of doctor's daughter Molly Gibson changes gradually after her widowed father chooses to remarry. The union brings into her once-quiet life an ever-proper stepmother and flirtatious stepsister, Cynthia, while a friendship with the local squire brings about an unexpected romance.
Cast
Justine Waddell
as Molly Gibson
Keeley Hawes
as Cynthia Kirkpatrick
Michael Gambon
as Squire Hamley
Tom Hollander
as Osborne Hamley
Anthony Howell
as Roger Hamley
Bill Paterson
as Mr Gibson
Francesca Annis
as Mrs Hyacinth Gibson (née Kirkpatrick)
Iain Glen
as Mr Preston
Barbara Flynn
as Miss Browning
Deborah Findlay
as Miss Phoebe
Emily McKenzie
as Maria
Episodes
Miniseries
Episode 1
A protective Dr Gibson sends 17-year-old Molly to the Hamley's, where she falls for eldest son Osborne, and then trouble erupts. Molly also has to come to terms with her father's plans to remarry, to widow Hyacinth Kirkpatrick, who has a daughter around Molly's age.
Episode 2
Osborne's banishment from Hamley Hall triggers Mrs Hamley's terminal decline. Before leaving for Africa, Roger proposes to Cynthia and is accepted. Molly faces problems with her stepmother and her views.
Episode 3
Cynthia's secret engagement to Mr Preston comes to light. When she tries to break it off, Preston is reluctant to let her go or return her letters. After a visit to London, Cynthia also breaks off her engagement to Roger, who is on an expedition in Africa. Osborne's health decreases quite severely. Fearing his father's reproach, he still cannot tell him of his marriage to a French woman or his having a child.
Episode 4
Roger returns from Africa after Osborne's death to find his sister-in-law and his nephew living at their home as well. Cynthia has accepted the proposal of lawyer Mr Henderson, while Roger seems to have his heart set on Molly.
Episode 5
Episode 6
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