A Study in Scarlet - Chapter 11 - A Flight for Life

On the morning following a foreboding encounter with the Mormon Prophet, Ferrier travels into Salt Lake City to send a message of looming danger to Jefferson Hope. This act done, Ferrier returns home, his heart buoyed and mind temporarily at ease - only for his world to take an unexpected turn. Upon entering, he discovers two interlopers, each staking a claim for his daughter’s hand in marriage. The audacity of the men creates a tangible tension which paints the ensuing conversation in an uncanny light.

Amidst snide remarks about their individual worthiness, wealth, and standing in the church, these Mormons demand Ferrier's daughter's hand, a demand met by Ferrier's seething fury.  He puts his foot down and throws the men out, choosing to risk the wrath of the Mormon elders rather than forgo his daughter's dignity and happiness.

The daily, eerie countdown messages appearing on walls, gates, and floors invoke an impending sense of doom. The once proud and bold Ferrier slowly breaks down under the unrelenting pressure of an elusive threat. His hope rests on the anticipated arrival of the young hunter Jefferson Hope.

Will John and Lucy escape? Will Jefferson return in time? Tune in to today's episode to find out!