Indian Summers

Ralph Whelan and the rest of the Indian Civil Service begin the annual move to Simla where the doyenne of British society Cynthia Coffin prepares the exclusive white British Club for the summer season.

Its the Sipi Fair in Simla, the only time in the year that the Indian community are allowed onto the grounds of the British Club.

Ralph tries to take advantage of divisions among the Indian communities. Cynthia is shocked by Eugenes revelation about his finances. Sarah places Alice in a very difficult position.

Simla is buzzing as it prepares for the annual amateur dramatic production, but the play is overshadowed by the news that a murder victim has been found in the river.

Madeleine is dealt some devastating news, and Alice is terrified when Sarah threatens to tell everyone that Alices husband is alive. Tensions between Ralph and Cynthia escalate.

The epic drama picks up in 1935. A terrorist attack against the British Viceroy of India puts Aafrin in the frame, while Cynthia urges Ralph to make a play for the top job.

Aafrins troubles deepen as his personal and political worlds collide, while Ralph needs to befriend the slippery but powerful Mahrajah of Patiala and his mistress Sirene.

Lord Hawthorne orders the police to arrest Adam and Ralph uncovers a shocking family secret. Alice decides to take a stand against her husband, and an earthquake hits Simla.

The Whelans marriage faces its darkest hour as the Maharajah and Sirene return to Simla. Knowing Ralph needs his support, the Maharajah makes him an indecent proposal.

Ralphs life spirals out of control. The announcement of the new Viceroy leaves his ambitions in tatters, and he realises those closest have been conspiring behind his back.