The Duke of Roding, Robert Bosworth and the Duke of Goring, John Argyll are assiduous in their duties to the House of Lords, but when the sun goes down they become dissolute and spend their time pursuing wine, women and cards in equal measure. Lady Elizabeth Audley is newly widowed, her marriage had been brutal and now her husband's cousin is demanding her hand. Lady Sarah Trevanon has been sold to the Crown to help pay off her father's debts. A Ward of the Court, her disposal is in the Prince Regent's hands and all he wants is her to be another mistress for his Royal bedchamber. A night at the Opera changes their lives for ever (WARNING Sexually explicit and maybe offensive to sensitive readers.)