Could James Trenchard have brought about Edmund Bellasis’ death?

Well, it’s a possibility. he knew that his daughter had been duped, he went into battle alongside the soldiers, and he was the one who identified Edmund’s body.

Perhaps he did something he later regretted, especially when he learned of his daughter’s unfortunate out-of-wedlock situation.

What happened to Sophia Trenchard’s son?

In order to preserve Sophia’s reputation, her parents arrange for the child to be brought up by a vicar and his family (as per the book of the same name), and the Trenchards provide for his education.

For the past two decades, James and Anne have worked tirelessly to keep the child’s existence a secret. Now that Anne’s learned Bellasis’ mother has no other children, though, might she be tempted to reveal the truth and secure her grandson’s inheritance?

Quite possibly, although not if James has anything to do with it.

“I will not have the memory of our own daughter defaced,” he furiously replies when she suggests coming clean. “Especially by her own mother.”

Is Belgravia worth my time?

If you’re a fan of historical dramas, probably. If you’re a fan of Downton Abbey, absolutely. It has secrets, scandals, sex, class warfare and a compelling story to boot, not to mention an outstanding cast.

What more could you want from ITV on a Sunday evening, eh?

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