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Melodrama detailing the real-life love affair between feminist writer Vita Sackville-West and novelist Violet Keppel against the backdrop of post-World War I England and opposition by Vita's politician husband Harold Nicolson.

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  • Episode 1
    7.5/1022 votes

    Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/1990

    Five years into her marriage Vita Sackville-West has an affair with Violet Keppel.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 3
    7.1/1019 votes

    Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/1990

    Vita has returned to gossip. The affair seems doomed. At same time Violet is being pressured to marry Denys and the only alternative is elopment and a public scandal.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 2
    6.8/1020 votes

    Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/1990

    Vita and her Violet cross to France, enjoying masquerading as a honeymooning couple.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 4
    6.7/1020 votes

    Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/1990

    Vita and Violet run away to France pursued by their husbands, Harold and Denys.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown