Resourceful and charismatic young woman Nell Jackson lives off robbery and fraud together with her sisters. After being accused of murder, Nell becomes the most famous criminal in 18th century England. On her journey, a magical spirit named Billy Blind appears, assuring her that she did not stray from her path by accident, but that fate has something much better in store for Nell. The unusual couple faces intrigues from Count Pointon and power-hungry widow Sophia Wilmoth. And they are willing to do anything to achieve their mercenary goals...