After the death of her father, an orphan named Sally Lockhart uncovers a dark secret that puts her life in danger. With the help of her friends, Sally embarks on a thrilling adventure to solve the mysterious death and unravel a web of deception.

The Shadow in the North follows a female investigator in 1878 Victorian England who uncovers a murder conspiracy. She uses her psychic abilities to solve the case and seeks revenge for the death of her partner. As she gets closer to the truth, she discovers a web of deceit involving war profiteers and industrialists. Along the way, she encounters steamships, experimental weapons, and even sees dead people. Will she be able to bring the murderers to justice?