In 18th-century Québec, a priest's deceit and a soldier's betrayal tear apart a young couple, leading to a chain of events that includes a death, trial, and execution. Against the backdrop of England's takeover of French-Canada, the Church's manipulation of power, and the limited rights of women and indigenous peoples, a daughter watches the unfolding drama.
Nouvelle-France
In 18th Century Canada, a tumultuous struggle for dominance between England and France provides the backdrop for a romantic tale of a humble peasant woman and a rugged trapper, whose love blossoms amidst the conflict.