In a reimagined Victorian era, a young woman named Bella Baxter is resurrected by an eccentric scientist after a mysterious accident. The scientist, Dr. Godwin Baxter, takes Bella under his wing, nurturing her into a strong-willed and curious spirit. As Bella navigates this new life, she discovers the complexities of human emotions and social constructs with childlike wonder. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and experience, she soon questions the boundaries set by those around her. In search of autonomy, Bella yearns to explore life beyond the confines of Dr. Baxter's world.

Bella's journey leads her to encounter a charming but opportunistic lawyer, Duncan Wedderburn. Together, they embark on a sweeping adventure across continents. As Bella immerses herself in diverse cultures and experiences new facets of love and pleasure, she grapples with her identity and what it means to be truly free. Her voyage is as much internal as external, leading to profound personal revelations and transformations. Meanwhile, lurking tensions back home threaten to upend her newfound aspirations. As challenges mount and old secrets suffocate the present, Bella must decide what she values most in her reconstructed life, ultimately forging a path all her own.