In Victorian London, young widow Eleanor Blackwood's life of quiet mourning is upended when the enigmatic spiritualist Lavinia Wilde reveals that her husband's death was no accident. As they delve into a world of séances, forbidden passions, and deadly secrets, Eleanor discovers not only the truth about her husband's double life but also her own hidden desires. With each uncovered mystery drawing them closer together, the two women must navigate dangerous forces determined to keep the past buried—while their growing attraction defies every social boundary of their time. This atmospheric Gothic romance weaves paranormal intrigue with a sensual awakening, asking whether love can transcend both death and society's strictures.