In mid-nineteenth century England the medical establishment does not recognize the value of skilled nurses, cleanliness, nutrition and kindness. Florence Nightingale's heroic measures slowly changes all of this.
After the woman who raised him claims he's not her son, Richard searches for clues about his identity. Urged on by his mentor, Capt. Randolph Courtney, Richard focuses on Julia Trent Anders, a middle-aged actress who just might be his real mother. But soon, Richard begins to fall for Julia's stepdaughter. Amidst the upheaval, Richard schemes to return Julia to the stage -- but he's in for another big surprise.
Johan Strauss Jr. é forçado por seu pai a esquecer a música e ir trabalhar em uma confeitaria. Lá ele se apaixona por Resi, uma ciumenta garota que tenta impedir que ele componha uma valsa para a rica condessa, após um pedido especial.
