Set in the 1830s, the black comedy follows Helene, a woman who survives a shipwreck off the English coast and marries local pastor Edmund, unaware of her dark past. As she settles into her new home, Helene faces scrutiny from housekeeper Dorothy, who is obsessed with Edmund's late wife Arabelle and resents Helene. Meanwhile, Helene must conceal her secrets while navigating Dorothy's schemes, her husband's disapproval, and a potential new love interest in Dr. Foggerty.
A mysterious woman, Helene, is rescued from a shipwreck and finds herself in ...