After graduating from a prestigious women's college, Abigail Northrup joined the ranks of the New Women - ladies planning for a life without a husband in which they make their own decisions and make a difference. Unfortunately, her murder ended all that. When the police declare the incident a random attack and refuse to investigate further, Frank takes the case. And since Sarah is more familiar with the world of academia, he'll need her help. Yet difficulties arise as they learn that while Abigail may have been an exemplary student, she lived in a world of secrets and lies...