A Diary of a French Affair

In the constrained lives of 19th-century women, many felt trapped by expectations of duty, social norms, and tradition. Yet, desires for passion, longing, and freedom often stirred within them. “A Diary of a French Affair” unfolds in this era, as the world outside teeters on the brink of change. At the same time, women’s lives remain heavily burdened by tradition. Eleanor longs for liberation amidst the oppressive realities of a loveless marriage, social expectations, and the question of her identity.  Eleanor's path crosses with Pierre, a dashing French art collector whose very presence ignites something dormant within her. Pierre is not merely a man; he is a whirlwind of passion and freedom, an embodiment of everything Eleanor has sought, but has been chastised for dreaming.