In the year 1896, ten years after Lady Mary Evans Watson, Countess of Longmire and Oakdale arrived in England, she is a noteworthy business woman, who is comfortable dealing with people ranging from royalty at paupers in the workhouse. Her four adopted children have grown up and are pursuing their own careers, while Mary and her husband Sir Hugh Watson juggle responsibilities of their business ventures, with bringing up their five year old son and three year old daughter, and caring for family members and individuals who have received their assistance.