Poor Patrick is also disappointed by his wife's behavior, and he sits at home with a broken heart when she's out galivanting and embarrassing him. But while she enjoys friendships with both the new doctor in town, Douglas Hodge, and her husband's cousin with a bad reputation, Rufus Sewell, it's less harmless than she thinks it is. She has a brain, and she wants her husband to appreciate it as much as she does. It turns out he's rather private and doesn't want to have lengthy, intellectual discussions with her but is that really the end of the world? For Juliet, it is. In fact, she was drawn to his intellect from the beginning and wanted to learn from him. He's a boring and strict reverend, but she knew exactly what she was getting when she accepted his proposal. Patrick was just so sorrowful! Juliet marries him and is quickly disappointed in their marital life. My heart completely went out to Patrick Malahide, though, so as much as I enjoyed watching this six-parter, I wasn't able to root for the other fellows. Social constraints, class structures, gossip, and daring melodrama feels right at home in this time period. Starring Juliet Aubrey, the heroine who knows what's expected of her but can't ignore her heart, this compelling story is a must-watch (or must-read) for anyone who loves the genre. George Eliot's classic was brought to life by BBC's miniseries in the early '90s.
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