What could be better than a trip around the world to dig up scoop? Budding journalist Elizabeth (nicknamed Nellie) leaves New York for London. The English capital is all aflutter: Jack the Ripper has struck again! Convinced this mystery will give her the story of the century, Elizabeth starts investigating and meets Phileas, a young gentleman just as fascinated by the case. Now a team, the apprentice detectives dash down dark alleys chasing clues. What if the murderer had nothing to do with the elusive Jack?