 An aspiring young doctor, Robert Merivel found himself in the service of King Charles II and saves the life of someone close to the King. Merivel is invited to join the King s court and lives the high life provided to someone of his position. That all changes when Merivel is ordered to marry his King s mistress. The situation becomes worse when Merivel finds himself falling in love with his new wife. Eventually, the King finds out and relieves Merivel of his position and wealth. His fall from grace leaves Merivel where he first started and he rediscovers his love for true medicine.