In this historical mystery novel set in 1830s Scotland, Lady Kiera Darby, a talented portrait artist with a knack for solving crimes, finds herself embroiled in a new investigation when a grave robbery leads to murder. As she teams up with the enigmatic inquiry agent Sebastian Gage, they delve into a world of deception and danger, uncovering secrets that threaten to unravel the fabric of their society. Amidst the chilling winter landscape, Kiera must navigate personal challenges and burgeoning feelings for Gage while racing against time to catch a cunning killer.