Dorothy has been declared an original by a patron of the exclusive social club, Almack's, and is busy sifting through potential suitors. Meanwhile, Mrs. Frogerton finds her own diversions, including spiritualist gatherings at the home of Madame Lavinia, and begs Caroline to come along. Caroline is skeptical of Madame's antics and faux French accent until she slips a note into Caroline's hand which contains intimate family knowledge. Even as Caroline tries to discern whether the spiritualist's powers are real, a much darker mystery presents itself - Madame Lavinia is found lifeless in her chair, a half-empty glass of port at her elbow. In her desk is a note addressed to Caroline, entreating her to find her murderer.

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