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The end of the XIX century. A girl was killed. The mother and brother of the deceased find the villain and are going to punish him, but the villain does not care — he is not afraid of death. Then the mother of the murdered girl decides to "re-educate" this person, postponing revenge until he begins to appreciate at least something in life. And a few years later, a dance teacher arrives at the estate, who should become a tutor for a prisoner sentenced to a deferred execution.
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Middle-aged widow Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters Ruth and Matilda are struggling to survive in a society they barely understand. Beatrice dreams of opening an elegant tea room but does not have the wherewithal to achieve her lofty goal. Epileptic Ruth is a rebellious adolescent, while shy but highly intelligent and idealistic Matilda seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including one designed to show how small amounts of radium affect marigolds.

Carla Zachanassian had a child by Serge Miller as a teenager. When Serge refused to marry her, she was driven out of town. By her own wit and cunning, she has returned as a multi-millionaire for a visit. The town lays out the red carpet expecting big things from Carla, only to learn that her sole purpose is to see Serge Miller killed...