A princely state in India, 190, under the British Raj. To Bhopore and its opulent Summer Palace comes a handful of Western visitors to meet the outrageous Maharajah and his entourage. There they meet the Maharajah s heir, the sensual Porgy, and his English chorus-girl mistress. They meet the enigmatic chief minister - and the aloof British Resident, with his dignified little nine-year-old son.