Granada, Spain 1887. A brief respite in Spain brings the opportunity of a lifetime when botanist Linnea Wren is invited to contribute to the restoration of the Alhambra gardens. But before she can begin digging, a body is found in the Generalife, and Linnea is tasked with discovering the murderer. Linnea soon finds herself entangled in a web of political intrigue.
From the opulent gardens of the Alhambra to the streets of the Albaicín, Linnea must navigate the complexity of life in Granada, to understand what is at the heart of the killings. But will she be able to balance the demands of her career and a relationship with her colleague, Matias? Or will the investigation cost her everything?