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Chapter 5

Mary begins to flourish in London society, but a run-in with an old rival and troubling news from home threaten her growing confidence and force her to face up to the past.

Mary prepares for her official debut in London society, buoyed by her friendship with Ann and the attentions of Mr Ryder. But a run-in with her old rival Caroline Bingley threatens Mary’s growing confidence. Mary faces up to her old rival at a dinner party, but just as things seem to be shifting for Mary, an urgent message from home throws everything into uncertainty.

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RoleContributor
Mary BennetElla Bruccoleri
Mrs GardinerIndira Varma
Mr RyderLaurie Davidson
Mr HaywardDonal Finn
Mr GardinerRichard Coyle
Ann BaxterVarada Sethu
Miss Caroline BingleyTanya Reynolds
Marianne GardinerRoisin Bhalla
George GardinerReggie Absolom
Rebecca GardinerJasmine Sharp
Louisa HurstLucinda Dryzek
Mr HurstFergus Craig
Executive ProducerKate Crowther
Executive ProducerJanice Hadlow
Executive ProducerBecca Kinder
Executive ProducerSarah Quintrell
Executive ProducerJane Tranter
WriterSarah Quintrell
ProducerJohn Pocock
DirectorJennifer Sheridan