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On a certain continent, in a certain era. The war that divided the continent between North and South ended, and the world gradually moved towards peace. Violet Evergarden, who had fought as a soldier during the war, left the army and arrived in a large port city. Embracing the words of someone who meant more to her than anyone else on the battlefield— The streets were bustling with activity, and trams crisscrossed the gas-lit streets. Violet worked as a "letter writer" at Lieutenant Colonel Hawkins's company. This meant crafting words tailored to the client's wishes. She faced her clients directly, touching their innermost, honest emotions. Meanwhile, as she recorded the letters, Violet gradually grasped the true meaning of Major Gilbert's words to her that day.
Violet Evergarden comes to a private women's academy to tutor Isabella in the ways of being a lady. Heir to the York family, Isabella feels trapped in this new and uncomfortable world. She still grieves for the only person to ever bring her happiness – now lost to her. Violet's lessons do give her a brief respite from the melancholy but with the absence of joy, how long does it take to truly heal?
As the world moves on from the war and technological advances bring changes to her life, Violet still hopes to see her lost commanding officer again.
An emotionally scarred former child soldier becomes a letter writer in this condensed recap of the moving, gorgeously animated award-winning series.