Forbidden

Eddy challenges both gender and racial roles. As an African-American in her time it is expected that she would sell herself to make a living or experience poverty all her life. Despite the way she is treated and the disadvantages she has being a woman of color, she is determined to work hard to provide for herself and her sister and later on cook for a living and build her own restaurant. Because of her determination and refusal to resort to prostitution, not only does she succeed but it helps her to find Rhine, who is a man who actually cares and loves her genuinely. At first he subconsciously tries to use his wealth and status to woo her, but is eventually humbled and the relationship progresses on her terms.