Antoinette is the Duchess of Langeais, a married coquette who frequents the mostextravagant balls in 1820’s Paris during The Restoration, where hypocrisy and vanityreign. Upon the handsome general Armand de Montriveau’s first meeting with her, herealized it was true love. Flattered by his attentions, the alluring Antoinette orchestratesa calculating game of seduction, but she repeatedly refuses Montriveau. Despite hissincere romantic declarations, Montriveau’s passion remains unfulfilled. When thehumiliated Montriveau eventually seeks his revenge, Antoinette’s love finally awakens.But it may well be too late for the star-crossed lovers.