War entails casualties. Soldiers are sent marching into the claws of death, sacrificing themselves for King and country; they become another statistic. But for the young men and women who live through such conflicts the effects are devastating. For this young couple and many others, the war will tear them apart. Love cannot single-handedly overcome Death.

Juliet Rosewood has never been one of the attractive young ladies whom gentlemen favour just liker her sister, Titania. Resigned to a life of being left of the shelf, she is ardently surprised when she catches the fancy of a handsome earl, Edmund Aughust at a masquerade ball. However, as she prepares to accept his hand for marriage after a brief courtship, someone unexpectedly attempts to sabotage her. Will the duo ever achieve happiness?

Prince John's biggest fear? Becoming King, and everything to do with it, from the sheltered life, to someday having to get married. Celia, a lady knight, minus the 'Lady' if she can help it, is not looking forward to coming of age and attending the High Ball which she thinks is nothing more than a market for single girls. The two have hated each other since childhood, but when the stress gets to John and he does something drastic, Celia's the only one who can help.

She drinks, smokes, drives cars, and shows her ankles. She's a flapper. A flapper's mission is to stay young forever, and Opal-Mae Violet Florence finds a new, innovative way to accomplish this. With the help of her undead best friend, of course.