Regency London ... Brendan Townsend is a young man who is very loyal to his friends. So when Tony his best friend, occasional lover, and a complete screw-upcomes to him in trouble, Brendan is determined to help. Tony is being blackmailed by the owner of a "molly house", the private club that Tony and other like-minded gentlemen frequent in order to indulge their entertainment needs. Brendan is disappointed in his friend, but goes to seek the help of his older brother's military commander. Philip Carlisle is a gentleman to Society, and also a man Brendan's brother trusted completely and told his.