Harlots

Determined to enlarge her wealth, the ambitious Margaret Wells moves her London brothel to the bustling area of Soho – but a ruthless rival soon emerges.

Margaret attempts to coax a wealthy businessman into investing in her Soho enterprise, and seizes an opportunity to destroy Lydia's reputation.

Lucy's career as a courtesan has a troubling start when she's hired by a wealthy couple with peculiar tastes. Margaret comes home to find an angry crowd.

Lydia's campaign of intimidation continues to damage the business. As her debts spiral, Margaret puts everything into hosting an illicit masquerade ball.

Lord Fallon's interest in Lucy delights Margaret, but Lucy is less enthusiastic. Emily attempts to escape from Lydia's house.

Howard becomes Lucy's new keeper, but Lucy's past trauma causes her to have an extreme – and dangerous – reaction. Emily flees from Lydia's pursuit.

As allies abandon her in light of recent events, Margaret finds her one remaining friend has vanished. Nancy races to save Emily from Lydia's wrath.

With Margaret vulnerable, Lydia seeks an alliance with Cunliffe to use the law against her rival — until a new development puts her plan in jeopardy.