Week 3

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Now in the third week of the Challenge. The story has moved back to the early days in Demerara where Dr Gall has tried his hand at several enterprises, first with a partner in Barbados and then on his own. It is early days of British rule in Demerara and the future is uncertain. Dr Gall must make decisions which will affect the future of his sons.

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