Oliver Quick struggles to find his place at Oxford University, until he meets the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton. The two bond over their similar interests and hobbies and Felix invites Oliver to his family's estate for a summer of aristocratic excess and a revealing glimpse into the lives of the rich and powerful. As the summer unfolds and the events become more outrageous, Oliver's perspective on his own life and values begins to shift. He learns about the privilege and responsibility of wealth and the complex dynamics of the Catton family, leaving him with a decision to make upon his return to Oxford and a newfound understanding of himself and the world.