By the Sword Divided

1. S01E01Gather Ye RosebudsOctober 16, 1983—There is great excitement surrounding the arrival of John Fletcher at Arnescote Castle. His father and Lord Lacey have a heated discussion
2. S01E02This War Without an EnemyOctober 23, 1983 1.0The King dramatically makes several arrests for treason in the House of Commons. While out riding Lucinda meets Prince Rupert on his way to
3. S01E03The Sound of DrumsOctober 30, 1983—Anne returns to the castle to collect her belongings and has a sad parting with her father. Lord Lacey is badly wounded fighting and a cous
4. S01E04A Silver MoonNovember 6, 1983—Lucinda is rude to the King because of her sense of justice - she then embarks on a successful adventure posing as 'Luke' Lacey and redeems
5. S01E05The Edge of the SwordNovember 13, 1983—Arnescote is commandeered by Captain Marsh, a Cavalry Officer for Cromwell's Parliament. Sir Martin feels let down by the King and cousin S
6. S01E06Outrageous FortuneNovember 20, 1983—Dick Skinner returns to Arnescote with tales of pillaging in Swinford. Tom goes there and brings his sister Anne home despite her angry pro
7. S01E07A Sea of DangersNovember 27, 1983—Tom is anxious about the castle's security and calls for more diligence. Anne gives birth then bids a sad farewell to Arnescote. Hugh Bran
8. S01E08Ring of FireDecember 4, 1983—Arnescote is surrounded and is under siege by the Roundheads. Sam Saltmarsh brings shame on his family by being a turncoat and Susan Prothe
9. S01E09Ashes to AshesDecember 11, 1983—Sir Martin's funeral brings with it more family and political discord. Colonel Marsh is holding Arnescote's inhabitants hostage and the fut
10. S01E10Not Peace But a SwordDecember 18, 1983—The Fletchers return to Arnescote as the new owners but life is not as they expected. Cousin Susan gets shocking news from Colonel Marsh.

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1. S02E01ConflictsJanuary 6, 1985—1645: Arnescote Castle, home to the mid-seventeenth century Lacey family, is now in the hands of Parliamentarian John Fletcher and his wife
2. S02E02Cruel NecessityJanuary 13, 1985—1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause.
3. S02E03Cromwell at ArnescoteJanuary 20, 1985—1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.
4. S02E04Witch HuntJanuary 27, 1985—1650: Henry Snelling, a witch-finder, arrives at Arnescote Castle and spreads suspicion and distrust that leads to strained relations betwee
5. S02E05EscapeFebruary 3, 1985—1651: King Charles II, defeated at the Battle of Worcester, seeks sanctuary at Arnescote and is treated kindly, before attempting to escape
6. S02E06Fateful DaysFebruary 10, 1985—1653: Arnescote's 'singing boy' Hugh Brandon discovers his true identity and is horrified to discover who his birth mother is.
7. S02E07Forlorn HopeFebruary 17, 1985—1655: Sir Thomas Lacey is involved in an uprising plot to recapture Arnescote Castle. Sir Austin Fletcher stands firm.
8. S02E08The Mailed FistFebruary 24, 1985—1657: Martin Fletcher is caught brawling with the village boys and Anne is summoned to London by her husband, John, to discuss his suspicion
9. S02E09RetributionMarch 3, 1985—1658: Cromwell is on his deathbed. Tom Lacey meets with his twin, Anne, to discuss her affair with Horton and finally proposes to Frances.
10. S02E10RestorationMarch 10, 1985—1660: With the restoration of King Charles II, John Fletcher is brought to trial as a regicide. Tom is surprised to be honoured as a Baron

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