John Beecham, a former soldier in the East India Company, arrives at a mansion determined to leave the past behind him and start a new life, but he carries in his arms a secret.

With the arrival of his mother from London and the discovery of his brother Daniel in a camp close by, John finally fulfills his dream of having his family reunited.

A murder throws John's plans of staying in Delhi into jeopardy; Margaret, a potential love interest, proves she is trustworthy when she helps John.

Just as John thinks all is going well, Chandrika visits his room late at night, witnessed by Violet, who tells his mother; Margaret is devastated and makes clear her intentions to leave; John realizes he has no choice but to reveal his past.

John is shocked to discover that Margaret has left Delhi, but before he can react there is worse news at home.

After several days and nights in the cell, John works out who has betrayed him; Daniel, Margaret and Chandrika desperately try to help release John, but only the emperor can let him free.