Twenty-year old Adolphe finds himself drawn irresistibly to Ellénore, a married woman who is ten years his senior. Although she initially repels her young suitor’s unwanted advances, Ellénore soon yields to his charms and the two embark on a passionate love affair.

Ellénore
Adolphe
La lingère
The Count
D'Erfeuil
Le fils d'Ellénore
L'ambassadeur
Housemaid
Mr. d'Arbigny
Adolphe's Father
Mrs. d'Arbigny
Le préfet