In 18th century France, the choices for a young black woman of modest means are slim.
V?ronique Clair loves her parents and their small home in the countryside of Burgundy but dreams of using her talent for sewing and embroidery to make her own way, without having to rely on a man. When V?ronique's well-meaning parents find her a suitor of elevated station their happiness turns into her despair. V?ronique must make the difficult choice...
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