Brett Climo

In the final season, Sarah Nordmann finally marries wealthy landowner George Bligh. But as Sarah takes her place as lady of Ash Park, George's mother, Elizabeth, feels pushed out of the household. George's son, James, returns from abroad to start a business, while his daughter, Anna, lives in Hawaii with her sister-in-law, hiding a secret from the family. The Bligh's face tragedies, betrayals, and new beginnings that will challenge their relationships...

This drama follows Sarah Adams, a nurse returning to 1950s Australia after twenty years in Europe. A convert to Judaism, Sarah emerged from the horrors of World War II strong, principled, and defiant--a modern woman still bearing the weight of her past.

Against the backdrop of post-World War II Australia, Sarah Adams is a nurse who becomes involved in the affairs of the wealthy Bligh family. It is dealing with themes such as anti-Semitism, sexuality, and social class.

George and Regina wed, despite the protestations of Elizabeth and Carolyn. Sarah makes arrangements for Rene to be buried according to Jewish customs, with the help of Roy and Doris. Douglas continues his pursuit of Elizabeth.

Sarah has taken ill and fears for the life of her baby. George overhears the hospital gossip and wonders if the baby could be his. Olivia continues her tryst with Lloyd, while James learns more about Dr. Fox. In Sydney, Douglas visits Elizabeth and puts his heart on the line, declaring his feelings for her.

Sarah goes to Sydney under the pretense of visiting her sick aunt, while Jack keeps an eye on Rene. Now living in the city, Mrs. Bligh joins a charity group. Back at Ash Park, an artist friend of Carolyn's arrives to paint Olivia's portrait, and Regina organizes a card party to help George's political aspirations.

Sarah decides not to go through with the abortion but meets a desperate young woman and her mother at the clinic. After a debate about art, Sir Richard challenges Carolyn to write a critique for one of his newspapers. Olivia dreams about her encounter with Lloyd.

Tensions run high at Ash Park. Following an argument with Gino, Anna temporarily moves back home with her family. When James tries to talk to his brother-in-law, Gino reveals what he knows about the baby, setting off a chain of events with devastating consequences. Douglas gives Elizabeth an ultimatum.

With Regina on the run, George and Jack press Rose for information on her whereabouts. As tensions come to a head, Regina and Sarah face a desperate confrontation.

Sarah steps in to help at the local school after one of the teachers dies in an apparent suicide. Carolyn and George act as mediators between James and Olivia, who are living separately and barely speaking.