 Orphaned by the age of 8, Amabelle works for Don Ignacio and his daughter.Although Don Ignacio and his daughter are important figures in Amabelle's life, it is evident that Amabelle's life revolves around her lover, Sebastien Onius.After the accidental death of one of Sebastien's fellow cane workers, the Haitian's distrust of the Dominican government grows, and this distrust is warranted.