by Susan Howatch
Dramatised in 12 parts
[Episode] by Michael Robson
Starring Rupert Frazer, Annabel Leventon, Eric Deacon with Geoffrey Chater, John Patrick, Fiona Gray and Rosalind Ayres

1927: Following Philip's attempt to blackmail his father on the grounds of his alleged adultery with Alice, Mark has suffered a stroke - and has died, making Philip the unexpected heir to Penmarric. He and Helena have married, but their honeymoon has proved a disaster...