Hiding from the police, Bara slips into The Golden Swan--a prestigious department store with problems of its own.

On the same day that Czechoslovakia is occupied by Germany, The Golden Swan opens its doors. Operating under a false identity, Bara decides to hold on to her position at the Swan.

Bara looks to regain the trust of those she’s come to care about after she is betrayed. The Kucera family looks for a strong business partner when the Germans come to Prague.

To protect the family's property and status, Petr is expected to marry the bride chosen for him. His heart, however, is pulling him elsewhere.

The woman whose identity Bara has been using is wanted by the Gestapo. Bara feels that she must help this woman and goes to Petr for help.

Petr overlooks Marketa's faults to help Bara, whom he cares for more and more. Lukas’ drinking is getting out of control. Alena is in love--but no one knows with whom.