In 1917 Jerusalem, for Gabriel, it is love at first sight. His father objects. Instead, he marries his cleaning woman. 20 years later, their teenage daughter rebels against her strict mother.
In 1920, a domineering mother does her best to ensure her son has a male heir, while Gabriel is determined to see Rochel. In 1937, terrorists are plotting against the British and those close to them.
In 1937, Luna witnesses the horrific aftermath of the terrorist bomb her uncle set, testing her loyalties. In 1922, Roza suffers the loss of her firstborn child. Gabriel and Rochel are reunited.
In 1923, Gabriel makes a decision between his wife and his love. in 1937, Roza visits Ephraim in prison, evoking painful memories. Meanwhile, the British do not allow Gabriel to visit his daughter in jail.
In 1923, sent by his mother, Gabriel discovers the forbidden pleasures of a Beirut brothel. In 1937, Luna has eyes on an older boy--and her mother will stop at nothing to sabotage it before the love blossoms.
In 1938, Gabriel and Roza are faced with a rebellious daughter. In 1924, Gabriel returns to the Beirut brothel, where he is robbed of his money and clothes.
In 1924, a struggling Roza seeks help from her brother and discovers an unlikely ally. In 1938, Rochelita's involvement with the terrorists exposes her family to danger.
In 1928, Ephraim takes advantage of the attractive widow next door's loneliness. In 1939, after using Rochelita for a terrorist attack, Tzachi discovers a more personal way to use her.
In 1929, Luna suffers in silence after witnessing her mother's attack and the death of her attacker. In 1939, she once again finds herself entwined in her uncle's life.
In 1929, Ephraim succeeds at the only thing he is good at--hurting others. In 1939, as war breaks out in Europe, Gavriel once more tries to pull Luna from depression.
In 1940, a bombing raid on Tel Aviv while Luna is there panics her parents. In 1930, Ephraim hides stolen guns and ammo for his fellow freedom fighters.
In 1931, Mercada admits she lied to convince Gavriel to marry Roza. In 1941, David must choose between enlisting in the British Army or disobeying his mother to marry Luna.
