St. John Bennington has tolerated his father’s debauchery for decades, but this latest outrage jeopardizes the reputation of his darling sister, who is preparing to make her society debut. Little does John realize that a scandal of his own will soon walks through the stage door, a talented young actress named Nell Dorchester.
Admired by many, including the Prince Regent, this charming young protégé wrestles St. John’s wits to the boards, and in the process somehow wins his heart. Will John’s reputation come under the spotlight? Will his sister make her debut to admiration or to scorn? Will family ties finally snap or will by some miracle of grace all of this drama find a happy ending?