Stripped of her freedom at birth, July is torn from her mother’s arms and brought to a grand plantation house, where she's compelled to serve the notoriously unpleasant Caroline. Yet, with time, she begins to discern the subtle ways to navi…

Caroline and July both vied for Robert’s regard. He declared his intention to marry Caroline, yet on their wedding night, he sought out July’s chamber instead.

Consumed by anger and frustration at the workers’ defiance of his instructions, Robert lashed out violently, intending to intimidate them into obedience—a display that left July utterly shocked and horrified.