Savage House

In the turbulent landscape of early 18th-century England, a devastating pox epidemic and the looming threat of a Jacobite uprising cast long shadows over the countryside. Amidst this turmoil, Sir Chauncey Savage and his wife, Lady Savage, cling to the fraying edges of aristocracy in their Yorkshire mansion. Though impoverished, they remain driven by a relentless ambition to secure a better future for themselves and their daughter, Fanny, chasing the mirage of social elevation with a fervor that borders on the absurd.

The promise of a visit from the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire ignites a frantic spark in the Savage household, offering a tantalizing glimpse of the prestige they so desperately crave. To accommodate such high-ranking guests, the couple embarks on a chaotic campaign of preparation, selling off their last remaining treasures and driving themselves into ruin just to keep up appearances. Their home transforms into a theater of frenzied activity, where every decision is a gamble and the stakes of their social climbing grow dangerously high.

Yet, the mansion holds more than just the aspirations of its master and mistress. Amidst the clutter of heirlooms and the bustle of preparations, the household staff—including valet Reginald Halifax and chambermaid Dorothy Neville—move through the corridors with quiet, watchful eyes. As the Savages race against time to mask their misfortunes, the stage is set for a collision of class, ambition, and hidden motives. Their world promises a portrait of decadence and disorder, where the family name proves a fitting omen for the wild chaos about to unfold.