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Chapter 8

Mary finds peace and a growing connection with Mr Hayward in the Lake District – until the arrival of a group of unexpected guests threatens their new understanding.

Mary joins the Gardiners in the Lake District, hoping for clarity and calm. She reconnects with Mr Hayward, and they bond over poetry and nature. But just as it seems as though they might finally declare their feelings for one another, Mr Ryder arrives to disrupt proceedings, with Caroline Bingley in tow. Once again, Mary’s hopes hang in the balance.

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RoleContributor
Mary BennetElla Bruccoleri
Mrs GardinerIndira Varma
Mr RyderLaurie Davidson
Mr HaywardDonal Finn
Mr GardinerRichard Coyle
Louisa HurstLucinda Dryzek
Ann BaxterVarada Sethu
Miss Caroline BingleyTanya Reynolds
Mr HurstFergus Craig
Executive ProducerKate Crowther
Executive ProducerJanice Hadlow
Executive ProducerBecca Kinder
Executive ProducerSarah Quintrell
Executive ProducerJane Tranter
WriterSarah Quintrell
ProducerJohn Pocock
DirectorAsim Abbasi

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