In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor.

In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen.

Following their flight from Turks and Caicos, Johnny Worricker and Margot Tyrell hopscotch around Europe to evade capture by MI5. After spotting one of his former recruits, disguised as a passing jogger, Johnny relocates once again and instructs former colleague Rollo Maverley to leak news of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Alec Beasley's corrupt dealings with Stirling Rogers and his Bridge Foundation. Margot secretly keeps in touch with Johnny's pregnant daughter Julianne. In London, Acting Director General of MI5 Jill Tankard contacts Deputy Prime Minister Anthea Catcheside and offers her services in aiding Catcheside's embattled husband.