Auguste Didier is enjoying the tranquillity of Farthing Court in Kent, where he is employed as chef for the wedding of Arthur, Lord Montfoy and his bride. Meanwhile, the villagers are busy preparing for their elaborate May Day celebrations. However, all is not as it seems. Arthur is not the true lord of the manor. The true lord is revealed as Pyotr Gregorin, employee of the Tsar, and sworn enemy of Didier...