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Episode 1

In 1619, a new governor arrives in Virginia bearing revolutionary plans for the colony. With him arrive a group of women, destined to marry the beleaguered men. Among them are the sophisticated courtier Jocelyn Woodbryg, farm girl Alice Kett and streetwise Verity Bridges. Faced with a hazardous wilderness and physical hardship, they see the prospect of freedom and adventure.

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Episode 8

A British boat arrives with news for Temperance and important instructions for Yeardley.

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Episode 7

Henry presents his newfound riches and soon acquires himself an array of eager friends.

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Episode 6

Verity succumbs to the bad habits for which she was jailed back in England.

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