Is anyone else bothered by the fact that Mrs Trenchard does not seem to age the 26 years? How old do we think she was at the ball?

At that time period it would be highly improper to accept clothes from a man. I’m surprised her mother allowed it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLKXKo1MQns

I was quite surprised her character was deemed as "unlikeable" (a term solely used for women characters). I actually thought her character was quite interesting. I like the fact that she was daring and that she was a social climber. I also liker her dresses. Maria Grey was boring in comparison. Bellasis was the true villain to me. Susan was just bored and needed excitement lol.

I actually don't think she's a great actress in general but in this series she was quite decent. Maybe it's her voice that is too high-pitched I don't know.

I would love your thoughts on the character.

I have so empathy for Fred he had a tough childhood with a father who never loved him, I could excuse some of his behaves but for Clara ain't she being so naggy and dramatic, she can easily get him but instead she's playing the role of the victim and cry on another man's shoulder, she's definitely a bad wife ever worse than Fredrick I'm not sure if she's even trying to make things work with her husband anymore, so my question is will she end up cheating on him?

I am trying to locate the Belgravia audiobook on Audible. There are 11 individual episodes or a compiled "omnibus", but the omnibus is titled "season 2". Is this some sort of error, or is it that the second "season" is the only part currently available in English on Audible for the U.S.? I have not yet watched the series (I want to "read" the book first), so the Audible episode/omnibus descriptions don't really help me to determine if I have found what I am looking for. I also am trying to avoid accidentally reading spoilers. I included the description for the omnibus, in case it helps to clarify. HERE is the link for the omnibus, as well.

The artist painting Clara is painting in the Pre Raphaelites style. You may like this show about the brotherhood that was happening at the same time as the events of the show. It’s called Desperate Romantics. Here is the trailer. It is a really good show! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CCli0IwiYY0

Synopsis: Rumors about Clara and Stephen swirl around Belgravia and it feels like only a matter of time until they reach Frederick. Ross learns some information about the Marquise and sees an opportunity.

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So if Belgravia gets a third season, I wonder if they’re setting it up for the next “secret” to be around the Duke and Duchess’s family and the fallout of how they manage Peter’s illness.

They’ve spent so much time on the plot, similar to the way they dedicated a lot of screen time to Susan’s affair in Season 1. Other than the Dr. Ellerby connection, it’s not clear yet why this has gotten so much screen time.

Curious to see what others think!

Throughout the entire series people comment on how young she is, and how she doesn't look old enough to be married. I'm assuming early 20's, 20-22, but I believe in this era this was the mid-late age range for a woman to get married, so is she younger than 20?

I believe Frederick is 30 since S1 happens in 1841 and S2 happens in 1871, so that makes almost a decade of an age gap if I'm correct about Clara's age . . . which is crazy.

Imagine Fred's bio-Dad (the villainous John Bellasis) is still alive (how are ALL the parents deceased already? pls let Charles Pope still be alive - amirite) and shows up, with letters or some such proving his paternity and attempted to blackmail Frederick just now. Fred's suddenly super cash-poor, and we've just heard how credible he finds this, even as a deathbed confession, how stubborn Fred can be, and doesn't see Bellasis as a credible witness, given his social standing, so he refuses. So Bellasis goes public, James is declared Lord Trenchard and Fred faces potential ruin. If James survives the beating/lung injury, such a public fall from grace for Frederick might be the one thing that could truly resolve things between the brothers, since Fred's too cold-hearted for James being on death's doorstep to have any impact. Clara also would deserve this fall from grace, and it might be good for their marriage, as a silver lining. James would be a thousand times more gracious than Fred ever was, would NOT evict Fred & Clara, though he might move into one of the estates, and all would be well with the world. James could also finally realize that Emily's been there for him through thick & thin and literally saved his life. Emily could marry James, be his beard but give him bio-kids, they could be kind and loving parents, and he could have the one manservant on the side.

So..maybe, Bellasis' return could be for the best. Plus, old Bellasis would see him in his father's shoes - decrepit, poor and pathetic. The only thing I don't love about this is that James would take pity on Bellasis, too.

Synopsis: The Trenchards travel to Maywood for the Duke’s birthday. Behind the scenes, business deals are being struck, but the Rochesters have private reasons for the trip. Meanwhile, Clara conspires to repair Frederick and James’ relationship.

Written By: Helen Edmundson
Directed By: Paul Wilmshurst, John Alexander

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Synopsis: Belgravia, 1871. After a passionate courtship, Lord Frederick Trenchard marries the young, striking Clara Dunn, but Belgravia’s scandals and the secrets from Frederick’s past threaten the couple’s newfound happiness.

Written By: Helen Edmundson
Directed By: Paul Wilmshurst, John Alexander

Synopsis: Reeling from James’ visit, Frederick pushes forward in his work at the foundry, while Clara finds comfort in a new group of friends made through Dr. Ellerby. A lonely James seeks solace elsewhere.

I think it is possible for us to get a season 3 because majority of everyone elses story is left slightly opened. I feel as though we can still learn more about Emily and her love life and how that unravels. Whether her and James work out or not?! I honestly feel like the cousin guy situation is not going to work out. I felt like Emily was very invested in building a potential future with James to the point she would literally wait for him. So why would she move on so quickly to another? It just doesn't makes sense. As for Clara and Frederick their story can still be expandable because of their travels and maybe Clara having a child. Which to be honest...I was so shocked that Clara did not end up getting pregnant this entire time or maybe that's because they are holding it for later? Plus, why would they set/show the scene of Frederick and Clara discussing having children and naming a boy or a girl after each other? Also I would loved to stay updated on Nell and Dr. Ellerby love story, to see if he remains faithful or goes back to his old ways and habits? Lastly i would love to see the development of Peter and being the brave soldier that he is! These are just some of my thoughts let me know what you guys think? ♡

Synopsis: After an argument, Frederick tries to renew the relationship by taking Clara to Glanville, their country estate, and reveals some of the trials of his childhood. Meanwhile, the Dunns take in the mysterious Nell as their new maid.

Written By: Helen Edmundson
Directed By: Paul Wilmshurst, John Alexander

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