North and South

The Industrial Revolution Is Upon the Victorian Society. 'I wish I could tell you how lonely I am. How cold and harsh it is here. Everywhere there is conflict and unkindness. I think God has forsaken this place. I believe I have seen hell and it's white, it's snow-white.' Forced to move from the traditional southern England to the north, in the industrialized Milton, Margaret Hale slowly but steadily learns the new ways of Victorian society. At first, she resents the town and its people. However, as time goes on, she gets more and more involved defending the working class and standing by them in their war against mill owner John Thornton, a member of the New Rich. Soon, the arguments between Margaret and John take an unusual turn.