When William is offered a job with a company in France, Hester is eager to move across the Channel. However doubts creep in when they struggle to find a house and their daughter objects to selling the family home.

The English Channel and Hester pose problems during the move to France.

William's first day in a French office is complicated by language problems.

William and Hester set out to conquer a new country, a new language, and a new culture.

The Fields' daughter Emma comes to visit during the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution.

Hester cooks a traditional English meal to impress William's French boss.