JD
James Keziah Delaney
An adventurer believed dead, newly returned to London after twelve years in Africa.
COMPLETE SEASON 1 GUIDE · EPISODE 7 OF 8
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Episode 7
The setup
Winter’s death turns Helga against James, while Lorna searches for evidence that he was framed. Chichester offers James a route to justice, and Brace confesses the truth about Horace’s poisoning.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
7 peopleThe only names you need
LD
Lorna Delaney
An actress who says she secretly married James’s father, Horace.
B
Brace
Horace Delaney’s loyal servant, who remains in the Delaney house.
SS
Sir Stuart Strange
The ruthless chairman of the East India Company.
MG
Michael Godfrey
The East India Company’s minute-taker, secretly vulnerable to blackmail.
GC
George Chichester
A Sons of Africa lawyer investigating a deadly slave-ship sinking.
H
Helga von Hinten
Winter’s mother, grieving and convinced James murdered her daughter.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
Scene stops placed after clear changes in the story. Open only the last scene you have reached.
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden until you finish the episode.
Content note: Graphic violence, blood, strong language, sexual content, racism, slavery, drug use and disturbing themes.