Whilst Ross's fortunes prosper despite the Warleggans' new bank opening Demelza's young brothers Drake and the pious Samuel come to stay following their father's death. Also succumbing to the Grim Reaper is Caroline's uncle Ray, who urges her to make a wealthy union, unaware of her secret marriage to Dwight, aided by the Poldarks. When Francis's son Geoffrey Charles shows some spirit against his hated step-father Warleggan brings in Elizabeth's impoverished cousin Morwenna as the boy's governess. When Elizabeth finally gives birth to a son, Valentine, Aunt Agatha curses him for being born under a black moon. This propels Ross into a bargain with George Warleggan. Written by don @ minifie-1

Whilst anxious to build their own Methodist chapel the Carne brothers work well at the mine though they defy Ross by entering Warleggan's estate where Drake meets and is captivated by Morwenna. Along with Caroline Verity attends Valentine's christening where she unsuccessfully attempts reconciliation between the Warleggans and Ross. Both women are alarmed to hear their husband's ships missing at sea but Verity's spouse Andrew is found alive and well. Despite unexpected support from the Reverend Halse, Ross refuses to put himself forward as magistrate, replacing the late Ray Penvenen, giving Warleggan the victory . Later Ross hears that Dwight has been cast ashore in revolutionary France and, with his friend Tholly Tregirls, sets out to rescue him. Written by don @ minifie-1