The Paradise

A year later and The Paradise is struggling without its charismatic owner, Moray. Now he is back and reunited with Denise, but their joy is fleeting, as the arrival of Katherine and her new husband shocks everybody. Moray controversially closes the shop for a day, hoping to create a fever to boost business but when the grand opening is threatened by sabotage, uncomfortable discoveries are made.

Moray welcomes his friend from Paris, Clémence Romanis, and their intimacy instantly sparks jealousy in Denise. Clémence has come to sell her fireworks - however, the deal is overshadowed when a cart carrying the half-dead Jonas Franks arrives in the street. As Clémence challenges the limitations of the female sex, Denise's jealousy turns to respect, but for others she becomes a threat.

Spirits are high at the Paradise in anticipation of the annual staff outing.

Denise is met with tough decisions, and finding Moray more and more distant she realises it can be lonely at the top. A shock arrival forces Susy to tackle demons from her past and she struggles to keep a lid on things. In an effort to exert his ownership, Tom Weston begins plans to expand The Paradise, while Moray is a path of deception which could endanger everything he holds dear.

The Paradise's display of pocket watches proves a hypnotising attraction.

Lucille confesses to Clara she doubts her feelings for Ballentine, but soon regrets her comments and attempts to buy Clara's silence. Tom's behaviour is disturbingly spiteful and a frightened Katherine confides in Moray. Unbeknownst to them Tom has been watching their intimacy grow. Tom and Katherine attempt a truce but the good intention unravels leaving devastation in its wake.

A renowned photographer visits The Paradise and his portraits reveal extraordinary things.

Clémence arrives back in town bringing her problems to an already troubled Paradise. Tom flaunts his reconciliation with Clémence in front of a desolate Katherine. Distressed she is rescued by Jonas at her darkest hour. As Katherine confides in Jonas, her words confirm his suspicions of Tom's dark past. Katherine learns some unexpected news that reignites her fight and purpose.