Jasper, an English Civil Servant known for his politeness and refinement, becomes bored with his job and decides to become a painter in Paris. However, when the powers-that-be send him to dismantle a forgotten research unit in the countryside, he finds himself facing unexpected challenges and opportunities. The eccentric owner of the mansion lives on a railway train, maintaining the ancestral home with government funding. Jasper meets Lord Flamborough's three daughters, who make him feel at home despite their differing personalities. The small research unit runs the stately home while everyone is content with the status quo. Jasper quickly finds himself caught up in unexpected events and must decide where his personal future lies.
A bored civil servant decides to quit and become an artist but instead finds ...