Ross tries to form an alliance with his fellow mine-owners to build their own smelting company, Demelza resolves to reconcile Verity with Captain Blamey, and Mark has a new love
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As a doctor arrives to make a study of lung diseases at Wheal Leisure, Ross sets about forming an alliance with his fellow mine-owners to build their own smelting company and break Warleggan's stranglehold on copper prices. However, Francis is deeply in debt to George - and what money he does have is being spent on lavish gifts for ambitious prostitute Margaret. Demelza resolves to lift Verity's spirits by reconciling her with her lost love Captain Blamey, and there's a new woman in Mark's life - but she demands he finds her a home before they are married
Ross finds there is a fever at Bodmin Jail, and when he discovers that Jim is near death, he and Dwight embark on a desperate course of action to save their friend
The smelting company suffers as a result of George's tough business dealings. Ross and Francis fall out over Verity, while Mark returns home early to an unwelcome surprise
The smelting company suffers as a result of George's tough business dealings. Ross and Francis fall out over Verity, while Mark returns home early to an unwelcome surprise
Ross is forced to close the company, so George celebrates by buying a new ship - but his enemy soon gets revenge. Demelza returns when disease hits Trenwith