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In the sprawling metropolis of Atlanta, the lives of Olive Thurston, a pampered Northern heiress, and John Arms, a scion of an impoverished yet venerable Southern aristocratic family, intersect and become inextricably entwined. As their whirlwind romance culminates in a hasty marriage, the couple must navigate the treacherous landscape of their disparate backgrounds and the societal expectations that accompany them. John, driven by a desire to mold Olive into the quintessential Southern belle, imposes his will upon her, seeking to suppress her independence and autonomy. However, this attempt at coercion only serves to exacerbate the tensions between them, ultimately leading to a brief yet poignant separation. As the dust settles, Olive and John are reunited, their love tempered by the trials they have faced, and they resolve to approach their relationship with a newfound sense of empathy and understanding, acknowledging the virtues and forgiving the faults that have come to define their partnership.
Synopsis
While visiting Atlanta, pampered Northern heiress Olive Thurston meets and marries Southerner John Arms, a member of an impoverished but old aristocratic family. John attempts to force his wife to conform to Southern ideals of womanhood, resulting in many conflicts between the newlyweds, but after a brief separation, Olive and John are reunited, resolving to look for each other's virtues and forgive the faults.
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