In the summer of 1901, newly-orphaned Sydney Applewood arrives with her loyal caretaker Hester in tow. Sydney has never met her wealthy cold-hearted great-aunt Grace, whose care she will now be under; but she quickly learns the rules of Never Go Out After Dark, Never Speak of Music, Never Talk to Children, and most importantly, Never Unlock the East Wing. Together, Sydney and Hester attempt to discover the secrets behind Cumberland Manor, and the haunted land it sits on: the Cumberland Gap.