Seventeen-year-old Madeleine Talmage Force enters the upper echelons of New York's elite when she captures the heart of John Jacob "Jack" Astor. Marrying into the Astor dynasty comes with its own set of challenges, including navigating a significant age gap and societal scandal due to Jack's recent divorce. As they embark on an enchanting yet ill-fated honeymoon aboard the RMS Titanic, Madeleine’s life is transformed by love, luxury, and ultimately, tragedy. In the wake of the Titanic's sinking, a pregnant Madeleine returns to New York, facing a future shaped by loss and the public's fascination with her as a surviving emblem of the disaster. Faced with the weight of widowhood and motherhood, Madeleine must decide whether to accept the role of a tragic, virtuous heroine or forge a new path, redefining her identity on her own terms.