The Diary of a Chambermaid

In 1885 France, chambermaid Celestine begins her new position at the Lanlaire family home, a rural mansion, with the intention of moving up the social ladder. She soon takes a liking to her new employer, Monsieur Lanlaire, and soon the eccentric neighbor, Captain Mauger becomes quite obsessed with having her working for him instead. He offers to marry her as reward for her coming to live with him, which would give her considerable wealth. She quits her job and tries to catch a ride into town with the valet Joseph. He tells her of his plans to steal the silverware on