Phantom or illusion? History holds the key. Haunted by her failures, Gilded Age girl reporter Jo Felch attends a series of seances hosted by the enigmatic medium Serephina Spencer, who seems to possess uncanny abilities. As Jo investigates a series of mysterious occurrences, she suspects a dangerous alliance that aims to put her newspaper out of business. In a thrilling showdown, she unveils a web of deception and secrets, proving that her failures aren't at all what they seem. In the present day, bookshop owner Olivia Crawford becomes entangled in a mystery when a ghost-hunting team arrives in town. After a shocking accident leaves one of the TV crew members in a coma, Olivia teams up with her assistant, Naomi, to uncover the truth. As they delve deeper into the intrigue, Olivia confronts treachery, manipulation, and a life-threatening connection between present and past. A riveting dual timeline historical mystery of redemption, friendship, and the courage to confront one's flaws while seeking the truth.