A tremor ran through Newport, Rhode Island’s customary festive air with the sudden announcement of Conchita Closson's betrothal to a British nobleman.

The Buccaneers prepare to challenge the established order of English society.

The arrival of the Buccaneers sent ripples through English society. Virginia uncovered a painful truth, Conchita found herself increasingly disappointed with her marriage, and Nan received a most unexpected offer.

News arrives from Virginia: she has borne a son. Elsewhere, Lizzy has taken Hector Robinson, a promising Member of Parliament, as her husband, and Conchita has brought to light something remarkable.

Julius remained insistent that Nan maintain the appearance of being his wife, yet she found herself powerless to conceal her affection for Guy.