Set in late 18th-century France, this historical romance tells the story of the forbidden bond between a wealthy young aristocrat and the unconventional artist hired to paint her portrait. Marianne is hired secretly as a "companion" by Héloïse's family, as Héloïse has refused to be painted and doesn't want to be married at all. The more time the two women spend together, however, the less willing Marianne is to go along with the deception. Their romance slowly builds over the course of their time together, but they both know it has an end date, leaving them to find ways to leave behind reminders of the love they once shared.