After her mother's execution, young Moll, the daughter of a thief, is placed in the care of a nunnery. However, as a teenager, Moll rebelled against an abusive priest, fleeing to the perilous streets of London. More disasters force her to accept a prostitute's employment from the devious Mrs. Allworthy. It is there that Moll meets Hibble, who works as Allworthy's servant but is particularly concerned about her well-being. She keeps hope for the future with his support, eventually falling in love with an unorthodox artist who offers romantic satisfaction.
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After her mother's execution, young Moll, the daughter of a thief, is placed in the care of a nunnery. However, as a teenager, Moll rebelled against an abusive priest, fleeing to the perilous streets of London. More disasters force her to accept a prostitute's employment from the devious Mrs. Allworthy. It is there that Moll meets Hibble, who works as Allworthy's servant but is particularly concerned about her well-being. She keeps hope for the future with his support, eventually falling in love with an unorthodox artist who offers romantic satisfaction.
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