Set in 1831 London, the story follows Lady Kiera Darby as she navigates the treacherous world of high society while investigating a series of gruesome murders linked to body snatching. As fear grips the city and tensions rise, Kiera, with the help of her husband Sebastian Gage, delves into the dark underbelly of the capital to uncover the truth. Balancing her own past scandals with the present danger, she must unravel the mystery before more lives are lost, all while confronting the societal expectations placed upon her as a woman in a male-dominated world.