Summary: In the 1830's in northern England, Riah Millican, a widow with three children, take a job as housekeeper to a reclusive former teacher, Percival Miller. Miller makes Riah the gift of a black velvet gown, and even educates her children. But when Riah discovers the reason behind Miller's gifts, she vows to leave his house... (imdb)

Genre: Drama

Country: UK

Directed By: Norman Stone

Written By: Catherine Cookson, Gordon Hann

Starring: Janet McTeer, Bob Peck, Christopher Benjamin, Jean Anderson, Geraldine Somerville, Brendan P. Healy

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