Designs of a Gentleman

Tensions are running high in King Charles II's court when Philip Devalle returns to England after spending four years in France. He finds the devious Earl of Shaftesbury attempting to seize power by plotting to make the Duke of Monmouth, Charles' illegitimate son, the heir to the throne in place of his Catholic uncle, James.

Tensiunile sunt mari la curtea regelui Carol al II-lea cand Philip Devalle se intoarce in Anglia dupa ce a petrecut patru ani in Franta. Il gaseste pe vicleanul conte de Shaftesbury incercand sa preia puterea complotand pentru a-l face pe Ducele de Monmouth, fiul nelegitim al lui Charles, mostenitorul tronului in locul unchiului sau catolic, James.