Jeanne has spent her girlhood at a convent, where she received a solid education but little insight into the realities of life outside its walls. Now, as she returns home, she is a joyful young woman brimming with hope and eager to embrace love and adventure. However, the truths of life were not part of her convent training, and with parents too shy to discuss delicate matters, Jeanne must navigate her new world on her own. From the bewildering experiences of her wedding night to the trials of childbirth, infidelity, and the complexities of faith, Jeanne embarks on a journey of discovery, learning lifes lessons in the most unexpected ways. - Summary by Lisa Reichert