It's 1870, and women are finally allowed to attend university in Brythion, well, four women at least. Pippa Stanhope can barely contain her excitement, she was accepted to Grantabridge University. Pippa's dreams have come true. She's attending university and has the opportunity to study steam engineering with the very best.

However, all is not as it seems at Grantabridge University. Society does not condone women seeking an education. There are very few people that welcome the ladies, let alone with open arms. In fact, Pippa can only think of two, the handsome Kaiden Fremont and Professor Aneurin.

After some break-ins and destruction at the ladies dorms, one more advocate of ladies attending university dies. The detective accuses Pippa of their murder. To clear her name and find the actual murderer, Pippa finds herself amid a dangerous conspiracy. With the help of her friends and Kaiden, Pippa is determined to find the real killer.

Will Pippa be able to bring the killer to justice before it's too late?