Dame Evie Frye finds companionship with a devoted Saint Bernard adopted in the early 1890s, she affectionately names "Lady," mirroring her own title as a Dame of the Order of the Sacred Garter, which devoted as a protective companion to Evie and a friend to Clara and the Rooks, known for her cleverness and affection. Lady became Evie’s "wake-up call," often licking her face to start the day and is deeply affectionate to her owner. As Britain enters the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, Lady stands as a silent protector during the training of Evie's young grand-niece Lydia.
