The discovery of a hidden letter at Button House prompts Thomas to recount the "romantic" tale of his demise. However, his version is heavily romanticized, leading the other ghosts—Robin, Mary, Kitty, and Humphrey—to provide their own (often conflicting) accounts of what actually happened.
: While Thomas navigates his past, Mike spirals after discovering he wasn't Alison's "first love". [S2E4] The Thomas Thorne Affair
: Despite their usual annoyance with Thomas's melodrama, the ghosts ultimately rally around him once the tragic truth of his betrayal is clear. The Thomas Thorne Affair: Ghosts BBC (S2, E4) REVIEW The discovery of a hidden letter at Button
" The Thomas Thorne Affair " is the fourth episode of the second series of the British sitcom Ghosts (original UK version), which originally aired on . This episode is a landmark in the series as it reveals the true, tragic story behind the death of the dramatic Regency-era poet Thomas Thorne . Episode Summary : Despite their usual annoyance with Thomas's melodrama,
: After Thomas was shot, Francis promised to fetch Isabelle but never did. Thomas died alone under a tree, believing Isabelle had abandoned him. This betrayal allowed Francis to marry Isabelle himself, which is how the house eventually became known as "Button House". Subplots & Key Moments
Through the different spectral perspectives, the actual events are revealed:
: It was actually a setup by his cousin, Francis Button . Francis manipulated Thomas into a duel and then tricked him into taking twenty paces instead of ten , which allowed the opponent to shoot Thomas in the back while his back was turned.