After precipitating the death of a tenant with whom he has been feuding, Squire Fairfield brings the dead man's young daughter to live in Wyvern Manor. Alice grows up thinking the squire is her kind benefactor, and falls in love with one of his two sons.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Naomi WattsAlice Fairfield | Alice Fairfield |
 Derek JacobiSquire Fairfield | Squire Fairfield |
 Iain GlenCharles Fairfield | Charles Fairfield |
 Jack DavenportHarry Fairfield | Harry Fairfield |
 Jonathan ArisDr. Willett | Dr. Willett |
 Aisling O'SullivanVrau | Vrau |
 Elaine CollinsDulcie | Dulcie |
 Ellie HaddingtonMrs. Tarnley | Mrs. Tarnley |
| MMarston BloomAlice's Father | Alice's Father |
 Tim PreeceJim | Jim |