Chapter 1: The Arrival

As extracts from the Vidor Diaries will show, such memories as had blossomed in their girlish hearts withered quickly once under the dilapidated yet imposing edifice of the chateau. "...it is not as gay as I recall", writes Mimi, "but at least the chauffer is very handsome and I caught him staring at my legs as he helped me from the auto..."