Poor but intelligent Emily Fox Seton accepts a marriage proposal from the older Lord James Walderhurst, a widower pushed into providing an heir by his haughty aunt Maria.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Lydia WilsonEmily Fox Seton | Emily Fox Seton |
 Linus RoacheLord James Walderhurst | Lord James Walderhurst |
| MMaggie FoxMrs. Parke | Mrs. Parke |
 Sarah RidgewayJane | Jane |
 Joanna LumleyLady Maria Byrne | Lady Maria Byrne |
 James D'ArcyCaptain Alec Osborn | Captain Alec Osborn |
 Souad FaressAmeerah | Ameerah |