Early 18th century. The English are at war with the French. But that doesn't stop the fun. The duck race and the pineapple eating continue. At this unfortunate time, the fragile Queen Anne sits on the throne. When she gets sick, her close friend Lady Sarah helps her run the country. Lady Sarah takes a new maid, Abigail, under her wing. The maid soon realises that the door is open to return to aristocratic life. While Lady Sarah deals with the war, Abigail strives to become the Queen's favourite.