_They say the girls were witches. But Beatrice Scarlet, the apothecary's daughter, is sure they were innocent victims..._ LONDON, 1758: BEATRICE SCARLET, the apothecary's daughter, has found a position at St Mary Magdalene's Refuge for FALLEN WOMEN. The charity is supported by a wealthy merchant who offers the MOST PROMISING girls steady work in his factory. But when seven girls go MISSING, Beatrice is uneasy. Their would-be benefactor claims they were a COVEN OF WITCHES, beholden only to Satan and his demonic misdeeds. But Beatrice is convinced something MUCH DARKER THAN WITCHCRAFT IS AT PLAY...