Intent on winning Catherine for his wife, Edward must solve a ten-year old mystery that keeps her chained to her past. Despite his own misgivings and the uncertain outcome, Edward travels to London to begin his investigation. Soon after, Catherine follows and assists him in better understanding her family and the secrets some of them kept. Will Edward and Catherine unravel the mystery before the murderer realizes the danger they bring and retaliates to stop them? Will Edward finally win Catherine's heart, or will she refuse his affection once and for all?