Sir William Hamilton, a widower in his prime, served as the British ambassador to the Kingdom of Naples. Emma arrived with her mother and she got along very well with the Queen of Naples. Emma became Lady Hamilton and lived a tranquil life with Sir William. However, the arrival of Admiral Nelson of the British Navy disrupted their peaceful existence as Emma and Nelson developed secret affections for each other. Initially, Hamilton turned a blind eye to the affair, choosing not to rein in his young and beautiful wife, pretending he didn't know about it. But the relationship between his wife and Nelson spiraled out of control, burning with a passion akin to a fiery blaze over England.