The origin of the Dollanganger family saga. Olivia Winfield meets the eligible Malcolm Foxworth. They marry and she moves into Foxworth Hall, oblivious to the secrets and lies inside.
As Olivia's family grows in unexpected ways, she's committed to giving them a childhood full of joy and safety. However, her efforts prove futile as she fights the evils of home and her husband's twisted obsession over a family secret.
After unimaginable loss, Olivia finds both her son and daughter in forbidden relationships. She opposes their unions, but as she tries to hold on, more destruction finds her and pushes her further to her breaking point.
After losing all of her children to tragedy and tension, Olivia develops a desire to wreak vengeance on those around her, soon becoming the most notorious and terrifying version of herself.