In the mid-19th century, Victorian London was not lenient towards women. She could find herself only next to her husband. However, Miss Amelia Howard believed that marriage was for fools and weaklings. Ambitious, independent, she knew what it meant to take responsibility. After the death of her mother, her father began to drink more and more often. The once thriving family business fell into disrepair. Household chores fell on the shoulders of the eldest of the daughters, Amelia. The girl saw herself as the author of fascinating novels, had a constant lover and was in no hurry to burden herself with marriage. Yes, this lady was born at the wrong time - in order to save the family estate, she still has to give up her freedom. Miss Howard marries a judge, who soon dies under mysterious circumstances. The main suspect in the case is Amelia. But many close people of her deceased husband had motives. Will a woman be able to defend her innocence when it seems the whole world has turned against her? And will the one who has always valued her independence recognize the happiness of true love?