George Matcham, a young man with a keen perspective, visits his uncle Lord Nelson and his uncle's mistress, Lady Hamilton, and observes the contrast between Nelson's heroic stature and his human flaws. As tensions rise with the approaching French and Spanish fleet, George must reconcile his admiration for Nelson with the complexities of his character.
The Nelson Affair
A young man's visit to his uncle, Lord Nelson, and the admiral's mistress, Lady Hamilton, highlights the disparity between the legendary naval hero's public image and his private flaws.