1. Part 1

How is a penniless orphan to make her way in society? Facing a bleak future as a governess, Becky Sharp has ideas of her own.

2. Part 2

Becky may have failed to extract a proposal from Jos Sedley but she fares much better after her arrival at Queen's Crawley.

4. Part 4

The Battle of Waterloo is about to begin. Brussels is in chaos, Amelia is distraught, Becky is thriving, and life is about to change for all of them.

5. Part 5

Becky's friendship with Lord Steyne causes serious problems, and Amelia finds herself faced with an impossible choice.

6. Part 6

Becky faces her toughest challenge so far, and Amelia finally discovers the truth about George. Will either of them ever recover?