Henry Cardigan, the only son of Thomas Cardigan, the noble MP for Cardiganshire in the House of Commoners gathered in the name of the late King James of England, finds himself thrust into the intrigues of 17th century France with a mission to prevent the Duke of Buckingham, First Minister of England, and his relationship with the Queen Anne from becoming public knowledge. As he does he finds himself making new friends, falling in love and discovering a creed that will never die.