Synopsis

As Ann Walker’s mental state deteriorated, prompting worried interventions from her relatives, Anne Lister found herself compelled to consider a solitary journey. Her family, however, cautioned against such an undertaking, fearing it would invite unwanted scrutiny. Simultaneously, Anne renewed her negotiations with the Rawson brothers regarding the coal mine, while Thomas Sowden’s concealed past cast a shadow over his developing affection for Suzannah Washington.