Ep 5. Living in the Shadow

In season 3 episode 5 of A Place to Call Home titled "Living in the Shadow," tensions in the town of Inverness continue to rise as the local hospital faces closure. Sarah Adams, a nurse at the hospital, takes matters into her own hands by reaching out to her old friend and powerful political figure, George Bligh, for help.

Meanwhile, the Bligh family is still reeling from the unexpected news that George is married to Sarah's sister, Regina. Despite their attempts to salvage their relationship, tensions between George and his mother, Elizabeth, continue to escalate.

As the hospital's fate hangs in the balance, Sarah's actions draw the ire of a powerful businessman in town, Jack Duncan. When an unexpected death occurs at the hospital, all eyes turn to Sarah as the prime suspect. Will Sarah be able to clear her name and save the hospital from closure, or will the shadow of suspicion linger over her?

The episode also delves deeper into the relationship between Anna and Gino, as they grapple with the fallout of their decision to elope. Anna's parents, Sarah and Rene, struggle to accept their daughter's marriage to Gino, adding another layer of tension to an already tumultuous town.

Through it all, A Place to Call Home continues to weave a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and power struggles in post-World War II Australia.