Emilie of the oppressed le Tiers-Etat, captivates Lucien, the Marquis de Bocage. One passionate night, she surrenders to him. Forced to choose between loyalty to her revolutionary brother and love for Lucien, Emilie doesn't inform him of her pregnancy. When he discovers her duplicity, Lucien forces her into marriage to protect their son from his ruthless father. With the people's revolt raging, not only is their already strained relationship tested but their very lives are threatened.
