In a supernatural 18th century London, a sassy vampire stumbles upon a drunk, disgraced noble. Winter doesn't realize that Briar is a vampire, and friendship blossoms between the two. But Winter's guilty past chases him, just as the unavoidable nuances of high society bothers Briar. And suddenly, their unusual friendship doesn't seem so bright any longer, as it cracks at the seams and the hidden secrets begin creeping out.