While I LOVE this series, have seen it several times...I wish they would quit venturing so far from the original books. Making all these people gay...I see no point in it. The Francesca story was a beautiful one. She loved John Stirling so much, followed by Micheal Stirling when John passed. To bring in a gay female to replace Michael, sorry doesn't work. I've heard they are going to do the same with Eloise...shame on you!