The Ballad of the Sad Café

The Ballad of the Sad Café is set in a small town in Georgia and tells the story of Miss Amelia, a lonely somewhat eccentric storekeeper. Her unrequited love for the crippled Cousin Lymon helps her to become a kinder person, and the whole town benefits from the café she then opens. Unfortunately, Miss Amelia's past catches up with her, bringing with it tragic consequences.