Beecham House

India 1795: John Beecham, a former soldier in the East India Company, arrives at a grand mansion determined to leave the past behind him and start a new life, but he carries in his arms a secret-a baby of mixed parentage who must be kept in hiding.

With the arrival of his mother Henrietta from London, and the discovery of his younger brother Daniel in a military camp close by, John has finally fulfilled his dream of having his family reunited. But, the arrival of the mysterious Chandrika throws the household into chaos and jeopardizes breaking the family apart.

A murder throws John's plans of staying in Delhi into jeopardy. A person close within the household reveals his true colors with dangerous consequences. Margaret, a potential love interest, proves she is trustworthy when at great personal risk she helps John demonstrating her love for him.

Just when John thinks all is going well, Chandrika visits his room late at night, witnessed by Violet who tells all to his mother. Margaret is told, and devastated, she makes clear her intentions to leave Delhi. John realizes he has no choice but to reveal the truth about his past and the baby's identity, knowing that this could jeopardize the safety of his child.

John is shocked to discover that Margaret has left Delhi, but there is worse news at home. The truth behind his brother Daniel's relationship with Chanchal is exposed, with the revelation that she is pregnant. The brothers come to blows, but before it can escalate further Castillon bursts into the house to arrest John for stealing a precious diamond. Who has betrayed John--and who can save him?

After several days and nights in the cell John works out who has betrayed him. Daniel, Margaret and Chandrika desperately try to help release him. But, only the Emperor can set him free and this will only happen when he is told a hard truth. When John finally returns home, he discovers the house has been attacked. The women surround the empty cot, sobbing. Who has taken baby August?