Aristocrats

Caroline, the Duke of Richmond's eldest daughter, is determined to reject all suitors.

The Duke of Richmond has banished Caroline from his house, but has consented to the marriage of his daughter.

Caroline insists that Sarah comes to London to be launched into society.

Sarah returns to London from Paris, where she developed an unwanted reputation.

Sarah has born an illegitimate child and eloped with the father. In shame, she has returned to the family.

Edward returns from revolutionary France and plots a violent rebellion in Ireland.