Valancy Stirling, a 29-year-old unmarried woman, leads a dull life under her family's oppressive expectations. Upon receiving a diagnosis of a fatal heart condition with only a year to live, she decides to live authentically. Breaking away from her family's control, she becomes a caregiver for her ailing friend, Cissy Gay. Through this journey, Valancy discovers freedom and self-worth, challenging societal norms. She also forms a meaningful relationship with the enigmatic Barney Snaith, finding love and happiness.
