Summary
A prominent New York publishing magnate, Frank Clayton, finds his Parisian sojourn with his wife, Elinor, and young son, Dick, unexpectedly complicated by the city's irresistible allure. Guided through the vibrant artistic milieu by Benjamin De Lota, an art critic and contributor to Clayton's prestigious magazine, Frank's path converges with the captivating model, Mimi Chardenet. A potent, immediate attraction sparks a clandestine liaison, a fleeting yet intense dalliance that threatens to unravel the fabric of his meticulously constructed domesticity. When Elinor inadvertently encounters her husband and Mimi, Frank's quick-witted deception presents Mimi as a burgeoning writer for his publication. However, the fragile edifice of this Parisian fantasy crumbles upon their return to New York, as Elinor uncovers the truth of his infidelity, setting in motion a cascade of profound emotional and marital repercussions that force a stark confrontation with the consequences of desire and deceit, compelling Frank to reckon with the very essence of his character.
Synopsis
Prominent New York magazine publisher Frank Clayton visits Paris, France,with his wife Elinor and young son Dick. He is shown around the city by Benjamin De Lota, an art critic who is a contributor to Clayton's magazine, and among the people he introduces to Frank is model Mimi Chardenet. Frank is immediately taken with the young beauty, and they begin an affair. When Elinor happens upon her husband and Mimi walking together, he introduces her as a new writer for his magazine. However, when they return to New York, Elinor learns of his fling with Mimi. Complications ensue.
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