France, 1914. The destinies of four women intersect : Marguerite, a mysterious Parisian prostitute, Caroline, propelled to the head of the family factory, Agnes, Mother Superior of a requisitioned convent and Suzanne, a feminist nurse.
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Agnes finds her convent transformed into a war hospital, Marguerite seeks work at the local brothel, and Suzanne flees to Switzerland with Jeanne's help.
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Caroline's brother-in-law sabotages her new plan for the factory, Marcel uncovers the truth behind why Marguerite left Paris, Agnes develops a soft spot for one of the new patients, and Jeanne makes a big decision.
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Jeanne's medical talents earn respect from Joseph but Agnes remains suspicious about her true identity. Marguerite goes to the front lines to return Colin's dog tags.
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The ambush at the lake gives Caroline and idea, Marguerite helps the girls ousted from the brother find work. Till tempts Agnes's loyalty, and her faith.
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President Poincaré presents Agnes, Jeanne, Marguerite, and Caroline with medals of honor; but all four have more pressing matters on their mind.
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As Lucien continues to blackmail Jeanne, Agnes discovers a horrifying development at the convent. Marguerite tries to rectify things with Colin.
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Agnes contacts the diocese, Jeanne races to save Joseph. Ousted by a vengeful Charles, Caroline finds herself in dire straits and in German territory.
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As the Germans close in on Saint- Paulin and all civilians are ordered to evacuate, the bonds of those left behind are put to the ultimate test.