George pursues the fruits of his new alliance, but his lingering grief has unexpected consequences, and as Ned confronts the man responsible for his downfall, Demelza fears they are entangled with forces beyond their control. Meanwhile, Drake and Morwenna continue tentative steps forward in their relationship, Geoffrey Charles learns he must tread carefully if he is to gain Cecily's father's favour, and Ross tries to find a man who may hold the key to clearing Ned's name, but finds himself in a compromising situation.

Ralph seeks to ruin Ned as rebellion stirs and the Poldarks are trapped in the middle.