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Chapter 8

Mary finds peace and a growing connection with Mr Hayward in the Lake District – until the arrival of a group of unexpected guests threatens their new understanding.

Mary joins the Gardiners in the Lake District, hoping for clarity and calm. She reconnects with Mr Hayward, and they bond over poetry and nature. But just as it seems as though they might finally declare their feelings for one another, Mr Ryder arrives to disrupt proceedings, with Caroline Bingley in tow. Once again, Mary’s hopes hang in the balance.

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27 minutes

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Role Contributor
Mary Bennet Ella Bruccoleri
Mrs Gardiner Indira Varma
Mr Ryder Laurie Davidson
Mr Hayward Donal Finn
Mr Gardiner Richard Coyle
Louisa Hurst Lucinda Dryzek
Ann Baxter Varada Sethu
Miss Caroline Bingley Tanya Reynolds
Mr Hurst Fergus Craig
Executive Producer Kate Crowther
Executive Producer Janice Hadlow
Executive Producer Becca Kinder
Executive Producer Sarah Quintrell
Executive Producer Jane Tranter
Writer Sarah Quintrell
Producer John Pocock
Director Asim Abbasi

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