The story follows a young woman who has spent her life working on a farm, subjected to abuse by her father-in-law and husband. After her husband's death, she is finally free and takes control of the farm, enjoying her newfound independence. However, her happiness is disrupted by the arrival of a charming stranger who becomes her new farmhand. Meanwhile, her sister-in-law and her family, who live nearby, are consumed by envy and resentment towards the young widow's newfound freedom.
The Widow Couderc
A fugitive finds solace on a widow's farm, where a budding romance is imperiled by the revelation of his true identity and sinister forces that seek to destroy their happiness.