It’s the autumn of 1932 and the DeLorenzo family arrives at the Villa D’Amore, an elegant estate nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps. One can tell the elegance by the overabundance of Duesenbergs, furs, diamonds, and gin. All the hallmarks of a successful country weekend for the ridiculously wealthy.

The Dowager Comtesse DeLorenzo is turning 70, so of course her son, the current Count, is in attendance with his latest wife, Chicago-born-and-bred Flossie, who is somewhat of a culture shock to the DeLorenzo family—and vice versa. Daughter Mona DeLorenzo Atherstone arrives with her latest lover, an eager and expensive Italian stud, while Mona’s daughter Mae, a stunning young beauty, has invited her best friend Dilys to join her at her grandmother’s birthday party.

Together the girls vow to make the most of the weekend, the available young men, and the household help, while Mona bravely suffers through her lover’s dramatics and Franco tries to guard Flossie from his Mama’s wrath.

Toss a seductive Frenchwoman into the mix, add a butler who looks like Clark Gable, along with a completely unexpected arrival, and stir well. The result? An outrageously erotic blend of witticisms, near-fights, sex, and gin. Lots of gin. After all, there’s nothing more enticing than a tall glass of Sin and Tonic…