Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic wars, the story follows Becky Sharp, a cunning and ambitious young woman from a low-class family, as she navigates the class divisions of 19th-century England. After befriending Amelia, a kind-hearted girl from a higher social circle, Becky insinuates herself into Amelia's family and acquaintances, only to ultimately ruin her own life and the lives of those around her.
Becky Sharp
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Napoleon's Waterloo campaign, a cunning and ambitious entertainer from a family of performers embarks on a ruthless ascent up the social hierarchy.