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The work spans 1920 to 1940 in France, America, Canada, and England and follows two generations revolving around the central character of Alexandra. In the first part, the American girl, Mary, and the Russian boy, Andrei, weave a romantic web mainly in Paris, culminating in a return voyage to New York. The second part follows the adventures of Andrei and Mary's daughter, Alexandra, growing up in a small town in upstate New York. The third part follows the growth of the English boy, Alfred and his friendship with Biff. Alexandra reappears as a volunteer nurse at the beginning of World War II. In the aftermath of the Battle of Britain, Alfred and Alexandra are brought together.