Ep 17. Mr. Selfridge, Season 3, Episode 2

Mr. Selfridge, Season 3, Episode 2 is set in 1919, several years after Harry Selfridge has opened his grand department store in London. The episode is titled "Masterpiece," and it takes viewers on a thrilling ride as Harry is faced with the challenge of keeping his store afloat during the aftermath of World War I.

The episode follows Harry as he tries to come up with new strategies to keep his business competitive, despite the economic challenges posed by the war. He is also faced with his own personal challenges as his marriage to his wife Rose begins to deteriorate.

Meanwhile, Lady Mae Loxley, a former rival of Selfridge's, decides to work with him to help launch a new line of cosmetics. As tensions run high between the two, they must put aside their differences and work together to create a successful line that will keep both their businesses afloat.

The episode also focuses on the personal lives of Selfridge's staff, including those of his daughters, Violette and Rosalie. Violette is struggling to adjust to her new life in London, while Rosalie is dealing with the aftermath of her romantic entanglement with the store's head window decorator, Henri Leclair.

The episode culminates in a thrilling finale, as Harry and his team work to launch the new cosmetics line. With tensions high and stakes even higher, viewers are left on the edge of their seats as they watch to see whether Selfridge and Lady Mae's joint venture will succeed.

As with all episodes of Mr. Selfridge, Season 3, Episode 2 is full of drama, intrigue, and unexpected plot twists. It appeals to fans of historical drama and those interested in the history of the retail industry. Viewers will be left eagerly anticipating the next episode in this thrilling series.