<p>In the year 1896, ten years after Lady Mary Evans Watson, Countess of Longmire and Oakdale arrived in England, she is a noteworthy businesswoman, who is comfortable dealing with people ranging from royalty to 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 the 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.</p>