During the 1930s in England a group of young socialites dominate the national gossip with extravagant and outlandish antics. Among the group is the aspiring novelist Adam Fenwick-Symes who is attempting to raise enough money to marry fellow member Nina Blount. However after customs officials confiscate his first manuscript Fenwick-Symes must recover from the financial setback and figure out new ways to earn money for a wedding.