Giovanna Soria

Guido is an engineer with a seemingly happy life finds himself experiencing loss and emotional pain.

From the novel "Vae Victis" by Annie Vivanti. (bfi)

A doctor saves a girl from suicide and marries her out of pity. Soon the evil man who had pushed the girl to the limit taking advantage of her enters her life again. The crisis which ensues will help the newly weds to overcome their differences and start a new life. (imdb)