Robin Ellis

An elderly Queen Elizabeth instructs the Earl of Essex to quell the threat of an Irish uprising, but will she have to deal with a rebellion of her own?

With the threat of war against Spain suddenly imminent, Elizabeth must place her faith in the strength of the Navy, led by Sir Francis Drake.

With the fate of his nation in the balance, Ross must gamble everything to protect his country and those he loves.

After it is revealed that Nathaniel Pearce embezzled Pascoe’s client’s funds, the Warleggans take action. In London, Ross finds Geoffrey Charles led astray by Adderley. Sam convinces Drake to return…

Sam and Drake provoke Trentishoe and Ross’s stubbornness gives George the upper hand. Meanwhile, a great naval battle leaves Dwight’s fate in question.

Ross and Dwight stand trial for their part in the smuggling. A new tin lode gives Ross renewed hope in Wheal Grace, but it is George who is there for…

An informant in the smuggling ring poses a serious threat to all, and George buys Ross’s debt to finally crush him. Meanwhile, Caroline returns to Cornwall to make an announcement,…

Ross prepares for his trial as Demelza and Elizabeth try to help his cause. George does everything in his power to harm Ross, Francis wrestles with his conscience, and Dwight…

With Jim gravely ill in jail, Ross and Dwight launch a desperate mission to save him.

Rumours spread of a scandalous relationship between Ross and Demelza.