Five young cousins gather at their aunt’s Cornwall home in August 1939. Imminent war and the sultry heat of the summer bring a heady sense of freedom.
Saison 1
S01:E01 - Episode 1
The family gathers at the camomile lawn in summer 1939. Oliver returns from the Spanish Civil War and woos Calypso who rejects him, saying she is looking for a rich man.
S01:E02 - Episode 2
As the war begins, Calypso finds a rich husband much to Oliver's dismay. Sophy is sent away to boarding school and Helena begins an affair.
S01:E03 - Episode 3
Oliver is disappointed when reality does not live up to his fantasies. Calypso receives a surprise and Helena continues her affair.
S01:E04 - Episode 4
Tragedy strikes when a family member is killed in action. Hector is reported missing and Richard comes to London, disturbing Helena's daily life.
S01:E05 - Episode 5
Calypso receives good news about Hector but Max learns of his son's death.