Mercy Higgins. Cantankerous Widow. Prized Teacher. Beloved Escort. In an industry where erotic skills matter, she sucks. But, not in a good way. When catastrophic medical bills destroys her financial security, the retired teacher decides that morality is left to those who can afford it, and she becomes a prostitute hoping to earn money to settle her debts. To garner a client list, Mercy hosts evening soirees which result in her old house being labeled Washington D.C.'s newest and hottest brothel. As they navigate the murky waters of social stigma and wield the mercurial moods of their powerful clients, the ladies will test their moral limits and sexual boundaries. Drawn into Mercy's mad schemes, her middle-aged tenants revel in the spotlight their notoriety has created until they risk having their newly established empire crumble around them.