There's much excitement in Simla as the Viceroy arrives for the first of his summer visits. Ralph is troubled when he discovers that the only piece of evidence that linked Chandru Mohan to the Congress Party has gone missing. Sarah receives news from England that sheds light on Alice's mysterious past.

Ralph's attempts to take advantage of divisions amongst the Indian communities to further the British agenda prove risky when he invites a member of the Untouchable community to a lavish party held at Viceregal Lodge in honour of his engagement. Cynthia is left reeling when Eugene makes a revelation about his family's finances. Sarah uses her knowledge of Alice's secret past to blackmail her friend, placing Alice in a very difficult position.

The pressure continues to mount on Ralph as Jaya reveals the real reason for her visit to Simla. A mountaineer saves Alice, Madeleine and Ronnie from a perilous situation and inveigles his way into Alice's affectations. Darius puts pressure on Roshana to accept Sita into the Dalal family fold.