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Episode 1

Episode number: 1

Overview: 1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.

Episode 2

Episode number: 2

Overview: As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.

Episode 3

Episode number: 3

Overview: The plight of one of the African children draws Frances and Mehuru closer together. Sir Charles Fairley shows an interest when debt-ridden Josiah decides to auction the runaway slave, Matthew.

Episode 4

Episode number: 4

Overview: Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.