The Spoils of Poynton

<p>When Fleda Vetch young and unattached is befriended by the well-off Mrs. Gareth she feels appreciated by the older woman in a way she hasn't before. Their friendship develops and Fleda comes to understand Mrs. Gareth's deep love of the magnificent belongings-art textiles furniture-that she and her now-deceased husband lovingly collected at their home at Poynton over the course of their marriage and travels.</p><p>Mrs. Gareth doesn't want it all to go to the uncultured young woman her son Owen intends to marry; she believes Fleda will make a better daughter-in-law one who will be deserving of her beloved treasures. Her schemes force Fleda to honestly consider her own desires but they also threaten to bring heartache to everyone involved.</p>