North and South: quién es quién, cronología y lugares

Margaret helps at Edith's farewell dinner as her cousin's marriage brings their shared life in Harley Street to an end.

Henry Lennox declares his love during a garden walk, but Margaret offers him only friendship.

Mr. Hale tells Margaret that religious doubts compel him to leave his ministry and move the family north.

Margaret and her father choose a home in Milton, where she first meets Thornton.

Margaret's acquaintance with Nicholas Higgins and his sick daughter Bessy begins to ease her isolation.

Thornton visits the Hales and argues with Margaret about northern industry and the suffering she sees.

Bessy explains how cotton dust damages her lungs, while Mrs. Hale's worsening illness increases Margaret's anxiety.

Margaret learns that Frederick's involvement in a naval mutiny keeps him abroad and makes returning to England dangerous.

Dr. Donaldson tells Margaret that her mother's illness is deadly, and she asks to share the nursing.

Nicholas defends the workers' strike against wage reductions, while Bessy fears the hardship it brings.

Margaret shields Thornton from an angry crowd outside his mill and suffers a wound from a stone.

Thornton declares his love, but Margaret rejects him and denies that her protection showed special attachment.

Thornton brings fruit to Mrs. Hale, and Margaret learns that Bessy has died.

Frederick secretly returns to help nurse his mother, whose death leaves Margaret comforting her father and brother.

Leonards grabs Frederick at the station, but Frederick throws him down and boards his train.

Questioned about Leonards's death, Margaret denies being at the station to protect Frederick, then collapses.

John Boucher's drowned body arrives, and Margaret helps his devastated family.

Thornton checks Higgins's account, apologizes for doubting him, and offers him employment.

Mr. Hale dies during his visit to Oxford, and Mr. Bell travels to Milton with the news.

Margaret accepts plans to leave Milton and says goodbye to the Thorntons and Nicholas Higgins.

Margaret revisits Helstone with Mr. Bell and confesses her lie about Frederick.

Margaret inherits substantial property and finds peace beside the sea while claiming greater control over her life.

Thornton learns that Margaret's visitor was her brother and gives up his business rather than risk his creditors' money.

Margaret offers Thornton money to keep Marlborough Mills running, and their business meeting becomes an acknowledgment of mutual love.