Jamaica, 1909: Silas Whittam is struggling to bring his dream of a luxury hotel to life. He's relieved when his sister Eve arrives, still basking in the success of her pies and puddings business. But as Eve befriends the staff, secrets hidden by Silas begin to emerge. In England, the Earl and Countess of Netherwood try to hide their empty marriage as they enjoy the London season. Yet the Earl's suffragette sister, Lady Henrietta, could disgrace them all. And for new Labour MP Amos Sykes, times are tough - especially with his wife decorating the homes of the very aristocrats he would like to see ruined.