"Bridges of Madison County" is a novel by Robert James Waller published in 1992. The story revolves around Francesca Johnson, a lonely Italian-American housewife living in Iowa during the 1960s. Her life changes when she meets Robert Kincaid, a traveling photographer for National Geographic, who is in town to photograph historic covered bridges. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the choices that shape our lives. Over four days, Francesca and Robert share a passionate romance that forces her to confront her desires and the responsibilities of her family. The book was later adapted into a successful film starring Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood.