In Chapter III, a night of revelry at Hewell Grange turns into a tale of danger, betrayal, and courage. As the Spencer family attends the grand coming-of-age celebration for the 2nd Earl of Plymouth, Phillis Spencer finds herself swept up in the charms of the dangerous George Cookes, much to the dismay of her steadfast suitor, Tom Spencer.

When Phillis grows restless waiting for Tom to escort her home, she ventures out alone—a decision that leads her straight into peril. Pursued by George Cookes’s drunken companion, Henry Hardwick, Phillis becomes the target of an ill-conceived plot. But just as the situation grows dire, her devoted lover, Tom, arrives in the nick of time. A brutal altercation ensues, leaving Hardwick gravely injured and Tom fearing the worst.

Witnessed by the ever-watchful Dr. Wilmore, the scene becomes even more sinister when George Cookes, far from defending Phillis, uses the incident to frame Tom for attempted murder. With tensions high and secrets swirling, Tom must confront his own actions and the schemes of his rival, all while under the shadow of Cookes’s malice.

This gripping episode explores love tested by danger, the thin line between justice and vengeance, and the lengths to which an honorable man will go to protect the woman he loves. Will Tom escape the web of deceit spun by George Cookes, or will the villain finally have the upper hand? Tune in to uncover the next twist in this enthralling tale of love, treachery, and survival.