Marie and Hélène are happily married and are making plans to begin their family together. When Étienne expresses his wish to marry Élise, he finds out that Élise never plans on marrying. Marie believes it is time for a change in the laws that govern Nobility; that her sister and other noble daughters deserve the right to carry a title not given by marriage to a man. But when a new face comes to Acadia, Étienne questions his feelings for Élise, while Marie and Hélène questions the girl's true motives. Will Étienne fall for her or will his feelings for Élise prove true? Will Marie succeed in her changes and give Gabrielle a different future? Will Gabrielle want this future?