Plot Summary

A stranger comes to town. His arrival threatens the sisterhood. The oldest and the youngest fall in love with Paris. The youngest is the victor. The oldest is overcome with envy. Paris, Bettine, and Clothilde conceive a child together. Clothilde communicates with the saint. The oldest kills the youngest. The saint is left for dead. Paris leaves. Ophile kills herself. Clothilde, alone for the first time, grieves for the deaths of 3 kin. Years pass. Clothilde hears the saint suddenly. The saint, Clothilde and Paris reunite. Amends are made for the past through Clothilde and Paris's union. Clothilde and Paris have a little girl. The ghosts find peace with the living.