A Woman of Substance

Ambitious Yorkshire maid Emma Harte falls into a forbidden romance with Edwin Fairley, jeopardising her dreams of escape. As a scandalous family triangle unfolds, Emma rises to power-only to face a new betrayal threatening her empire in 1970s New York.

Emma and Edwin's love blossoms, but she questions whether they can overcome their class differences. Elsewhere in Fairley Hall, Adam and Olivia embark on their own love affair...behind Adele's back.