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Emma: A Victorian Romance

“19th-century maid Emma and wealthy William defy strict class boundaries for forbidden love in Victorian London.”

Emma: A Victorian Romance

7.63
1,712 rank · 65,836 viewers · 377 favorites
Drama Romance Adult Cast Historical Seinen
12 episodes · 24 min per ep min · Spring 2005 · Studio Pierrot · G - All Ages
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Synopsis

19th-century maid Emma and wealthy William defy strict class boundaries for forbidden love in Victorian London.

Emma has been a maid for most of her life. Working for a retired governess—the strict but compassionate Kelly Stownar—Emma has grown to love her work and has long since accepted her place in society. Beautiful, hardworking, and exceptionally kind, Emma has captured the hearts of many of London's working men—but their feelings always remain unrequited. Emma is waiting for love, and she finds it in the most unlikely of places. William is the eldest son of the wealthy Jones household—a family that has only recently been accepted into the gentry, securing their position in high society. He is also the former ward of Mrs. Stownar, and on his first visit in years, he falls madly in love with her maid. His earnest attempts to win her affection, coupled with his good nature and warm personality, have captured Emma's heart. But the polite society of 19th century England does not take kindly to the rejection of tradition. As a result, Emma and William's relationship could not face more opposition. In a world where the class lines are as strongly defended as the borders of nations, does their love have the strength to survive?

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A Tv Production · Spring 2005

Studio Pierrot.
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Pony Canyon · TBS

  • Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
  • Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
  • Aired Apr 2005 – Jun 2005 Spring 2005
  • Source Tv media type
  • Rated G All Ages
  • Ref. BS-0322 catalog

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