Growing up in late nineteenth century East London, Kitty Harper's life is filled with danger and death - from her mother, her beloved neighbour and the working women of the streets. With her ever-watchful father and living surrogate family though, Kitty feels protected from harm. In fact, she feels so safe that while Whitechapel cowers under the cloud of a fearsome murderer, she strikes out on her own, moving into new premises to accommodate her sewing business. But danger is closer than she thinks. In truth, it has burrowed itself right into her heart in the form of a handsome yet troubled bachelor, threatening everything she holds dear. Will Kitty fall prey to lust - and death - herself, or can she find the strength inside to fight for her business, sanity and her future? And who is the man terrifying the streets of East London?