In 1936 Italy, a husband returns from Africa with a tribal king's daughter, unaware his neglected wife has become involved with his secretary.

In 1936 Italy, Elio returns home from Africa with a present for his wife in the form of Zerbal, the daughter of a tribal king. Unbeknown to him, his neglected wife Alessandra has formed a relationship with Elio's otherwise frigid secretary Velma who is less than pleased at Elio's return.