Amelia Bennett grew up as a classic upper-class socialite, well-versed in the rules and expectations of society. While her family is actively seeking a suitable suitor for their 23-year-old daughter, Amelia is preoccupied with other concerns, such as avoiding the dreaded label of spinster. Her interests lie in magic, as she is a practitioner and a former member of a coven of three that disbanded. However, Amelia's plans are disrupted when Alexi Petrov, a renowned hunter for the church, arrives in Sodbrough with his apprentice to eradicate anything that defies the church's doctrine. Amelia's strategy is to simply avoid Alexi at all costs, but there is a hitch in her plan. Her parents have decided to wed her off to Alexi's apprentice an enigma named Benjamin Habborlain. As the pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations intensifies, Amelia must navigate the complexities of love, duty, and her own beliefs.