Vita and Violet run away to France pursued by their husbands, Harold and Denys.

Vita has returned to gossip. The affair seems doomed. At same time Violet is being pressured to marry Denys and the only alternative is elopment and a public scandal.

Vita and her Violet cross to France, enjoying masquerading as a honeymooning couple.

Five years into her marriage Vita Sackville-West has an affair with Violet Keppel.