The fortunes of James Montague, Victorian gentleman of leisure and strict disciplinarian, have sunk low indeed, for the death of his beloved grandfather has compelled him to vacate Grenby Manor.

Humble Dale Cottage is now his home, and that is not the worst of it: his solitary maid Nell is to be married soon and must quit his employ, leaving him with no bottoms to spank or wenches to bed - a truly dreadful prospect.

Thankfully rescue is at hand in the form of Lord Cortendale, a fellow spanker and James's neighbour. That dignified old gentleman has organised a recruitment drive for maids, and four delightful young women wait anxiously to be interviewed. Each understands that her performance under the rod will be tested thoroughly, a prospect they are dreading but which James finds vastly appealing.

He is a spanker born and raised; sore bottoms, tormented gasps and tearful female faces are the very air he breathes!