Robert Merivel is a physician who is more interested in his passion for women than his gift for medicine. Because of his desire for many women, but commitment to none, King Charles II entices Merivel to marry his mistress Celia. The King forbids Merivel to fall in love with Celia. Much to Merivel's own surprise he falls in love with her. Banished from the Kingdom, heartbroken and pennyless he begins an unknown journey, which leads him to true love and self discovery.
