The series is set in Victorian era London and follows a group of people, mostly women, known as the Touched, who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities. Among them are Amalia True, a mysterious and quick-fisted widow, and her best friend Penance Adair, a brilliant inventor. The episode follows Amalia as she begins investigating a fake orphanage that kidnaps Touched people by prentending to be the real orphanage. Meanwhile, Penance begins working on a device that will help every Touched in the city hear Mary's voice.
