A tale of passionate love affair within the vividly realistic portrayal of 19th century working-class London life by the neglected 20th century master.
Down among the drab slums of Lambeth, eighteen-year-old Liza is the darling of Vere Street. But then Liza meets Jim Blakeston, charming and worldy, new to the area, and married. Soon the streets are wise to their passionate affair and Liza's fall from grace is fast and fatal.