After marrying a profitable Parisian author identified generally as Willy, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood dwelling in rural France to the mental and creative splendor of Paris. Quickly after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel a couple of witty and brazen nation lady named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy develop into the speak of Paris and their adventures encourage extra Claudine novels.