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The Lady with the Black Veil
Broken Roots
Season 1
Episode 1
Taken from her home, Clara is forced to produce an heir for her father’s estate.
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54:15
Convinced Guido is to blame, Clara gives evidence to the police.
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52:28
Clara reappears under a black veil and false name to work for her unknowing aunt.
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51:19
Fleeing the institution, Clara is struck and falls into the river, unconscious.
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51:33
A rift grows between Clara and Matteo. Guido runs into more money difficulty.
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54:02
Guido denies his affair. Clara falls ill and grows weak--all according to Cornelio’s plan.
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52:11
Clara helps Matteo become a farm manager. Guido is tricked by his new love interest.
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52:00
Aurora is an heiress; Cornelio manipulates Guido in an attempt to reclaim the estate.
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52:08
Anita has a son with Cornelio--but persuades Matteo to marry her. Clara’s father is ill.
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51:40
Sent away for attacking Cornelio, Matteo’s studies are funded anonymously.
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53:54
Clara and Guido overcome their unwillingness to marry. Cornelio has eyes on Anita.
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53:27
The idea of an arranged marriage causes Clara to plot an escape with Matteo.