The House of Eliott

After a row with their father, which accidentally culminates in his death, sisters Beatrice and Evangeline Eliott learn that unwise investments of his money and outstanding debts have left them virtually penniless.

Evie opens a letter addressed to her father and suspects it is from her father’s mistress.

While Evie begins her first job as an apprentice dressmaker with Mrs Partini, Mrs. Pearce calls upon Beatrice.

Evie is taken in by Sebastian’s charm, but Beatrice doubts whether he is, in fact, their half-brother.

Fed up with taking messages, Jack persuades the sister to install a telephone in their flat.

Evie and Beatrice continue to have problems getting financial backing for their business.

The sisters now have enough funds to refurbish, decorate, and expand their premises.

While Evie is enjoying being courted by both Hugo and Sebastian, Beatrice’s own emotional life is put into turmoil.

An increased workload causes a strained atmosphere, and Tilly has problems coping as her eyesight gradually gets worse along with headaches.

Evie’s design ideas mean using expensive fabrics, whereas Beatrice wants to be more commercial and cater for all types of figures using cheaper materials.

Evie is inspired to call their collection ‘Nocturne’ after a painting.

It's the day of the show when the sisters reveal their collection, and Yolande is not pleased with what she sees.