Early 1890s. British countryside. In a small town, the richest families are the Smiths and Taylors. Mayor Smith is the most loved by his fellow citizens, but not by his family. Mary-Jane Smith struggles to escape her stifling family environment and wants to leave for London. However, she doesn't want to part with he...
Charlotte, a young, sickly pianist, is sent to Walnut Grove by her father, believing fresh air will aid her. Charlotte strengthens, becoming a piano teacher for the Oleson children. She finds the family difficult, except Nels Oleson, with whom she falls in love. But is there any future with Nels, being an older, marri...
Lydia Bennett has been consigned by widowhood and her own sisters to the remote village of Lowick. She intends to stay for only a week, but the fanatical local Reverend, Mr Wakefield, is waging a war on fun - Christmas carols are cancelled, the Harvest Festival is banned and May Day dancing considered the greatest hor...