The book is set in the Edwardian times when department stores are just opening. The Sinclair’s Department store, an elegant shop for the upper class residents of London full of exquisite objects, is having a grand opening. This glorious beginning will all end up tragically. Intriguing…?

When chaos strikes and a very precious ornament is stolen from under the shop owner’s nose Lil and Sophie step in and try to figure out who is behind all of this.