While England is at war with the French in the early 1700s, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne, and Lady Sarah governs the country while tending to Anne's poor health and mercurial temper. Sarah takes new servant Abigail under her wing, and Abigail sees a chance to return to her aristocratic roots. As the politics of war become time-consuming for Sarah, Abigail steps into the breach as the Queen's companion. Their burgeoning friendship gives her a chance to fulfill her ambitions.


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