William Ogilvie arrives in Ireland to act as teacher for Emily's children.

Episode 4 Aristocrats

Premiered July 11, 1999
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Episode 4

William Ogilvie arrives in Ireland to act as teacher for Emily's children. Sarah has developed a reputation while staying in Paris. Lady Caroline does her best to ensure that Emily hears nothing of it. Sarah is unhappy however and feels guilty over her behavior but it doesn't prevent her from having an affair with William Gordon with whom she has fallen deeply in love.

About the Program

Aristocrats

Based on a true story of high politics and romance, of family solidarity and disaster, Aristocrats chronicles the long and often turbulent lives of the Lennox sisters, daughters of the Duke of Richmond. Set in the 18th Century against a backdrop of royalty and rigid conventions, of political intrigue and scandal, each of the sisters searches for love and happiness, in an age of great change.

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