In which the social manoeuvrings and delicate alliances of London society unfold around the young and admired Griselda Grantly, whose introduction to fashionable circles brings both admiration and whispered criticism, much observed by those intent on preserving their own moral standings. Among the contrasting characters and assemblies, Mrs. Proudie hosts a conversazione redefining social entertainment, while Miss Dunstable’s sharp wit and conflicted disposition cast a reflective light on the world they collectively inhabit.