With her triumphant return to her hometown of Paris for her sister's wed, young and prospering heiress, Elaine Lafayette finds herself overwhelemed with memories from years past, that led her to her flee of France in the first place. While contemplating running back to America, Philippe, her former lover, who left in a hurry due to an unreasonable mistake returns to her arms, leaving Elaine in a moment of bliss, followed by a future of heartache and confusion. Will Elaine and Philippe make it, or will the Lafayette family break them apart like once before, forcing Elaine to flee once more?