North and South

John Thornton, a wealthy manufacturer from the industrial north of England, and Margaret Hale, the brilliantly educated daughter of a modest clergyman from the south, hated each other at first sight. Who is John in the girl's eyes? An ignorant upstart who thinks that everything in this world is for sale. And who is Margaret for him? A conceited spoiled girl who thinks too highly of herself, especially considering her father has no money. However, it is not for nothing that they say love is just a step away from hate – the confrontation between these two young people, who do not yield to each other in intellect, will, and character, gradually turns their mutual dislike into a much warmer feeling. A feeling that neither Margaret nor John dares to admit even to themselves…