Ep. 45: Mary-Anne's Engagement Announcement Sparks Conflict and Hypocrisy Criticism
Aired on December 21, 2003

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Mary-Anne reveals her engagement to Francis, surprising him significantly. Francis clarifies that Nadja, not Rosemary, is a Preminger. Three guests confront Nadja, demanding her expulsion from the gathering. Francis criticizes the hypocrisy of these three women and Earl Harcourt. Meanwhile, Rosemary prepares to defend her own claim to the title. The episode focuses on the tension arising from the engagement announcement and the subsequent confrontation regarding Nadja's status, while Rosemary readies herself for the ensuing dispute.
Episodes
- Ep. 41 · Nadja faces travel mishaps and theft while journeying to England
- Ep. 42 · Nadja returns to London after finding the orphanage deserted following Headmistress Applefield's death.
- Ep. 43 · Nadja seeks Christian in London and receives a lullaby from John Whittard
- Ep. 44 · Nadja and John attend a party where Francis appears while Keith and the twins vie for her attention
- Ep. 45 · Mary-Anne's Engagement Announcement Sparks Conflict and Hypocrisy Criticism
- Ep. 46 · Nadja and Francis face Rosemary and the Duke in Vienna
- Ep. 47 · Harvey and Collette react to the arrests of Francis and Nadja while Mary-Anne accepts Francis's feelings for Nadja.
- Ep. 48 · Nadja seeks Rosso and Bianco to betray Herman while the Black Rose departs Vienna
- Ep. 49 · Nadja escapes the dungeon with help from Rosso and Bianco to thwart Herman.