The Nevers, In the last years of Victoria’s reign, London is beset by the “Touched”: individuals — largely ladies — WHO suddenly manifest abnormal talents, some charming, some terribly perturbing. Among them square measure Amalia True, a mysterious, quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair, a superb young discoverer. they’re the champions of this new underprivileged, creating a home for the Touched, whereas fighting the forces of… well, just about all the forces — to form an area for those whose history as we all know it’s no place.