Charles Sturridge

"High-spirited heroine Charlotte Heywood ... returns to the picturesque coastal resort of Sanditon and the companionship of her friend Georgiana Lambe ... . What adventures, scandals, intrigue and above all else--romance--await Miss Heywood this season?"--Container.

Tom Parker is obsessed with turning the sleepy seaside village of Sanditon into a fashionable health resort, enlisting the backing of local bigwig Lady Denham. Through a mishap, Tom makes the acquaintance of the Heywoods and invites their eldest daughter, Charlotte, for an extended stay at Sanditon. Meanwhile, Lady Denham, a widow, is playing matchmaker for her destitute nephew, Sir Edward, who is determined to seduce Lady Denham's ward, Clara. "Sanditon's...

When Marcella is called to investigate a body found inside a wall, she is horrified to discover that she knew the victim: Leo Priestley, a young boy who went missing years ago while walking home with her son, Edward.

As Marcella undergoes therapy for her blackouts, the police find DNA linking Leo's death to convicted pedophile Phil Dawkins, but they need more evidence to hold him. Marcella also questions Reg, a former rock-band member with health issues.

As Marcella puts the final pieces together, she discovers that Edward is being held captive and races to save him. Later, Marcella decides she's finally ready to face her demons, but will she be able to handle the truth?

Jason issues Marcella a devastating ultimatum: grant him sole custody of their children or he'll tell everyone about her blackouts. Meanwhile, a lead on the latest body takes the detectives to a brothel, and Phil's true identity is leaked to the press.

Tragedy strikes a fractured family at the heart of politics and power.

Kathryn, Max and Caden gather at a remote rural house for a family reckoning.

As the general election looms, Kathryn considers an offer that could change everything. And where will the nation find itself after the most divisive of election campaigns?

With their son fighting for life, the story of Max and Kathryn's relationship is revealed.