As Hitler rampages across Europe, a new world order is emerging in the untouched claustrophobic haven of Ireland's Kinalty Castle. The old butler is dead. Mr Raunce is new, rapacious and vulgar. A shocking deception propels him and the beautiful maid Edith into each other's arms. When Raunce realizes his ambitions exceed his nerve, he and Edith must choose between love and escape.