It's the early 20th century. Belgian beauty Adrienne Boch pursues her dream, a career in the booming world of fashion. Cousin Gregor Steiner trains as an officer in the Imperial German Navy. Will Marra, an American student in Paris, meets and falls in love with Adrienne.WWI begins. German troops invade Belgium. Adrienne's family flees to Paris and Gregor advances to captain a U-boat. As the German Army nears Paris, Will learns to fly biplanes in the U.S. Army.In Central America, the U.S. arms the Panama Canal while Germany secretly recruits a spy. Fearing for Gregor and warming to Will's romancing, Adrienne corresponds with both young men.As global tension rises, Will, Adrienne, Gregor, and the spy must fight for their beliefs. In the riveting conclusion--with life and love in the balance--four lives converge in an unexpected, epic clash.