Conquering Venus

Set against the backdrop of Paris, a young American writer grapples with grief while chaperoning high school seniors on their graduation trip. Martin Paige's journey of healing takes a turn when he meets Irene, a widow haunted by her husband's death during the 1968 riots. As he develops feelings for student David, their lives are shattered by a terrorist attack on the Metro, forcing all characters to confront their pasts and redefine their futures amidst chaos and loss.