This charming and evocative story provides an intimate glimpse into the art world of Paris and the beauty of the French countryside, with unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end. The story begins with an American man sharing his experiences studying painting in Paris and later returning as an older man. He and his friend George Ward spot a notorious American known for debauchery and partying, and witness a tragic accident involving the man's touring car. The incident is forgotten until the narrator returns to Paris after two years in Capri, and then heads to Normandy to paint landscapes.
