The story unfolds in late 19th-century Edinburgh, following Clara Anderson's extraordinary journey. After a tragic fire claims her father's life, she assumes her male cousin's identity to attend Edinburgh University. Her life as William takes an unexpected turn when her heroism during a school fire catches the attention of King Edward, leading to her transformation into Sir William of Brackenhall, a nobleman with newfound responsibilities, all while concealing her true identity as she navigates the world of morticians medical science and the rule class nobility.

Alexander "Zander" Ashcroft is the youngesr son of a rich CEO wizards who has four othet sons and is ordered by his wife to give his youngest son a chance at making the business and family great however Zander wants nothing to do with the business and leaves the family fortune behind in turn to start his own life. Will he manage to hide from his father or will he be forced to return to the life he never wanted. All because of ancient laws and magical ties.