In Madeline, Madame and Monsieur Troqueville move their family to Paris for work. Madame Troqueville and Madeleine attempt to socialize goodnaturedly with an old acquaintance and lawyer friend Madame Pilou. Readers will enjoy this humorous drama as Madeleine, their rambunctious daughter, tries to instill harmony among her family and the chaotic and bickering company.