Alison Porter, 20 years old, has just gotten married. Her days are now filled with housework, and at the same time, she feels bored and lonely. On a whim, she enrolls in a drawing course organized by Patrick Kerr, a famous painter.

Alison falls in love with Patrick and leaves her husband and her home in Dorset to follow him to London. In London, she discovers an unknown world. Both aided and hindered by her relationship with Patrick, she begins a career as an artist. After much effort and many disappointments, Alison finally manages to make a name for herself in the art world.

How can a woman find her place in a male-dominated world? How can she gain recognition for her art? Structured in a classic manner, this graphic novel, which reads like a novel, addresses such profound questions. With delicate brushstrokes, Lizzy Stewart paints a portrait of the London art scene at the end of the 20th century, reflecting on the position of women in art and society. With its engaging characters and vibrant, captivating atmosphere, Alison is sure to delight readers of Sally Rooney and Alice Munro.