Aristocrats

Lady Caroline Lennox is the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Richmond and a direct descendant of King Charles II. Her parents despair at the fact that although she is now in her third season, she has yet to accept one of the many suitors who have indicated a interest in her. Lord Richmond admits that he indulges her, as he does all of his children, but he loves them all dearly and is prepared t

Happily married to Lord Kildare, Lady Emily makes a point of visiting her sister Lady Caroline who had only recently given birth to Stephen. As the years go by, she arranges a reconciliation between Caroline and their parents. When Lord Richmond dies however, his will puts the care of two younger children, Louisa and Sarah, in Emily's hands.

Having arranged for Louise to marry someone locally, Lady Emily feels she has little choice but to send Lady Sarah to London for her first season. King George II remembers her entertaining him with a song when she was only a child. It's the Prince of Wales who is truly smitten with Sarah however and she is soon pursued by him.

William Ogilvie arrives in Ireland to act as teacher for Emily's children. Sarah has developed a reputation while staying in Paris. Lady Caroline does her best to ensure that Emily hears nothing of it. Sarah is unhappy however and feels guilty over her behavior but it doesn't prevent her from having an affair with William Gordon with whom she has fallen deeply in love.

Louisa tries to make things right acting as an intermediary between Sarah and the rest of the family. Their brother, the Duke of Richmond, offers Sarah a home and his protection but only on the condition that she leaves William Gordon never to see him again. For her part, Sarah takes it all seriously and seems intent to reform herself, even after meeting a handsome army captain.

Emily and Mr. Ogilvie are being shunned in Ireland owing to Ogilvie's background as a commoner. They decide to remove themselves to London and her second son Edward asks his mother to take her grandson with them as he feels it would provide for safer surroundings