The French Revolution has brought young Jacques and Olivie together even as the world around them erupts in violent upheaval. The children become fascinated with a popular street singer and his song about the infamous chevalier Armand Dourienne. As Jacques and Olivie discover more secrets behind the legend of Dourienne, revolutionary fervor and their own family histories endanger them both. The danger that descends upon them leads to the birth of a new legend, the legend of La Petite Parisienne.