When Maddie McGuire gets an archeology internship at the Roman Baths in England, she assumes everything will go her way. After all, it always has. But her first week turns from a princess fairytale into a nightmare when a human ear lands on her doorstep. The only bonus of the ordeal is meeting young constable Edward Bailey. Their budding friendship is a source of comfort, except when rules get in the way.

Throwing her attention into her internship, she vows to forget anything ear-related. The Roman Baths are the perfect escape, except for her aristocratic coworker Simon Pacock who sabotages her every move. And he only becomes more aggressive when she discovers a dead body at the Baths, both ears intact.

As the danger ratchets higher, Maddie must use her wits and knowledge to come out of this ordeal alive.