Having lost her parents as a child, Sue Trinder (Sally Hawkins) grew up surrounded by pickpockets and confidence men. Mrs. Sucksby (Imelda Staunton), who believes Sue to be too virtuous for such company, has always shielded and cared for he…

Having arranged for Sue’s departure, Rivers brought Maud to London and into the care of Mrs. Sucksby. It was there she discovered the truth: Mrs. Sucksby had orchestrated both her escape and Sue’s ruin. A persistent unease settled upon Maud…

Confronted by her own failings, Maud understood that she had to flee Mrs. Sucksby if she hoped to save Sue. She managed to slip away and sought out an old business acquaintance of her uncle’s, but he refused her assistance and turned her fr…