In the Second Series, The Thrift attempts to survive without Lady Peters' guidance, management and financial assistance. A new character, Dr. Finn O'Neill is introduced when a cholera epidemic occurs in the area and Finn assists in the hospital.
On their way to an auction to bid for a building neighbouring the Thrift, Robert and Eleanor are… |
The Thrift has now been in operation for over a year, and Eleanor thinks it may be time to move on.… |
Robert is celebrating his impending election as a Fellow the Royal College of Physicians, thanks to… |
When Lord Palfrey, from whom Eleanor hopes a substantial donation, arrives for a guided tour of the… |
A Bramwell family friend (a former military colleague of Robert), Guy le Saux, returns to London… |
It is February 1896, and a Valentine card arrives, addressed to ""Dr. Bramwell"". Robert assumes… |
Charles Sheldon, a supplier of surgical equipment to the Thrift, arrives with an emergency… |
It is still late winter, 1896, and the Bramwells have gone to Eastbourne for a short break. Robert… |