A strong woman, illiterate and always overshadowed, who is able to take charge of her life thanks to her uncommon cooking ability.

A chef of unmatched skill, Victoire Élodie Quidal works for service Anne-Marie and Boniface Walberg, at La Pointe. Her virtuosity and excellence are prized by Guadeloupe's upper crust, who all want her in their kitchens. Victoire's had a hard life. Will she finally have her hour of fame? Maryse Condé delivers a uniquely affectionate and endearing portrait of her grandmother Victoire.