1661 is a year of destiny for France and it's young king, Louis XIV. Cardinal Mazarin, the prime minister who has goverened throughout the king's early years, lies dying. As a fierce power struggle develops to succeed him, a religious brotherhood, guardian of a centuries old secret, also sees it's chance to influence evens. Gabriel de Pontbriand, a young actor, become unwittingly involved when documents stolen from Mazarin's palace fall into his hands. The coded papers will alter Gabriel's life for ever, and their explosive contents have the power to change the course of history for France and Louis XIV.