Set in London during November 1879.

The esteemed psychic, Madam Cassandra Tantara is making a stir within London society. Her many viewings, predictions and seances have even attracted Queen Victoria herself.

Her maid, Annie Kendall is friend to Maggie Aldridge, twin sister to future Torchwood Agent, Minnie.

Sebastian Witherspoon, a young clerk at Millington, Fletcher & Ashworth, has no idea that a chance encounter with Maggie is about to change his life.

Madam Tantara however, has a secret - one which she herself has all but forgotten. Her influence and upcoming events are also about to set Annie's life in an entirely unexpected path.