The last day of a Joan of Arc festival in Orléans. During a parade of costumed actors, the young woman playing Joan is killed by an arrow, the same wound that the heroine received in 1429. Charlotte Marat and Philippe Cransac investigate.
Vincent becomes an apprentice to Monsieur Coulanges, a rare specialist in make-up for the dead. Learning the basics of the profession puts Vincent in shock. The only way out is to find a hobby, so he doesn't have to worry about it.
Alex and his young son Lucas live together since Elise, the mother is in coma in hospital. Every body knows she will never wake up but Alex refuses that.
