Grace Holmes has spent years burying the pain of lost love, focusing instead on nurturing the intellects of the Bluestocking Clubs members.

Meanwhile, William Marsh, known for his eccentric inventions, remains oblivious to much of the world around him. Yet, beneath his reclusive facade lies a heart still haunted by the woman he let slip away.

Their paths converge once more at a house party thrown by one of the Bluestockings, potentially marking their final encounter. With Grace on the brink of departing the country, their chance for reconciliation dwindles.