The Grand

On New Year's Eve 1919, the Bannermans celebrate the re-opening of their family's hotel and the return of their son Stephen from World War I. However, Stephen has trouble adjusting to civilian life and a tragedy soon reveals the shocking state of the hotel's finances. Faced with losing the Grand, Sarah reluctantly turns to Marcus for help.

Thrown into an uproar by Marcus, the hotel proves inhospitable to a former maid now in desperate circumstances. Monica befriends Miss Harkness and discovers the elegant older woman's true profession.

Stephen steals money from the family safe so he can impress his beguiling new girlfriend, Celia, who turns out to have a shocking past. Mary confronts Miss Harkness, while Monica becomes her protégé.

After meeting soldiers who served with his son, an agitated Mr. Collins must confront his ambivalence over his son's death. Kate and Stephen bond, but staff gossip stymies their budding friendship. Monica continues to have ideas above her station.

Adele's childhood friend stays at the Grand while recuperating from surgery, dragging Adele and the servants into her antics. The anniversary of their daughter's death drives a wedge between John and Sarah, which Marcus uses to his advantage.

Worried that he might have been exposed to a deadly disease, John makes a surprising confession to Sarah. Monica dines with a hotel guest and makes an impulsive decision that will irrevocably change her life.

When James gets called back to London, Monica finds herself with no place to stay, leading to a horrifying turn of events. Much to Ruth's dismay, Marcus and Ruth move into the Grand in anticipation of their wedding.

As Monica waits to meet her fate, wedding preparations continue at the Grand and the staff rebels. Speculation runs rampant about who financed Monica's defense.