Imagine a life in a small Edwardian town where social standing is the most important of merits
and losing it is one of the deadliest sins. Gossip and wars for the high position in this
society are the main preoccupations of towners. Mrs. Ames has just won a leading role becoming
the most reputable lady. Yet the cloudless sky over her head dulled as a young and charming
doctor's wife came to the town.