Shipwreck survivor, Helene, arrives in Hunderby and falls in love.

Sinister housekeeper Dorothy continues to target new arrival Helene.

Helene is now being held responsible for Mother Mathilde's declining health.

Edmund is determined to get Helene pregnant so that he might claim his inheritance.

Edmund announces he and Helene are going to start a new life in Fiji, but Dorothy has other ideas.

Helene makes plans to flee Hunderby with her lover Dr Foggerty.