Summary
In a torrid denouement of reckless abandon, Corinna Endicott, a free-spirited ingénue, becomes embroiled in a salacious scandal at a roadhouse, precipitating a catastrophic downfall that sullies her reputation and imperils her romance with Rhodes Winston, a celebrated English writer. As Corinna navigates the labyrinthine complexities of her own redemption, she finds solace in the stalwart companionship of Spike Blaine, her childhood confidant. Through an odyssey of self-discovery and moral rectitude, Corinna resolves to atone for her transgressions by establishing a benevolent sanctuary for impoverished youth, ultimately opting for a life of purpose and conviction over the fleeting allure of a tarnished love.
Synopsis
Corinna Endicott attends a wild party with her pal Spike Blaine and there becomes reacquainted with Rhodes Winston, an English writer whom she nursed in Europe. They spend more and more time together, and eventually they become engaged. Then Mitch Hardy, a married cad, entices Corinna to a roadhouse, which is raided by police while he is forcing his attentions on her. The newspapers ruin Corinna's reputation, Rhodes breaks their engagement, and Corinna refuses Spike's offer of marriage, fearing that he feels only pity for her. Corinna resolves to make up for her mistakes, however, and with Spike she starts a fresh air farm for slum children. Although Rhodes eventually reappears and insists that he needs Corinna for his inspiration, she refuses him in favor of Spike.
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