A romance novel from the times of the French Revolution. Political events mercilessly interfere with life and reshape the fate of the young aristocrat Eliana. A beloved man, concerned about his career and well-being, leaves France. Having no hope of meeting him, Eliana gets married, but the marriage turns out to be short-lived - the guards mercilessly kill her husband. She herself ends up in prison and is sentenced to the guillotine. At the last moment, thanks to the courage and bravery of a stranger, she manages to escape...