Emily’s insular poetic world is rocked when Sue introduces her to Sam Bowles, a newspaper editor with a strong interest in publishing women.

Torn about whether to allow Sam to publish her work, Emily hosts a séance in search of guidance.

After some time without news from Sam, Emily begins to suffer from writer’s block. To rediscover her inspiration, she ventures into the landscape.

When she learns that Sam plans to publish her poem, Emily embraces being his latest discovery while attending one of Sue’s salons.

When her poem is finally published in Sam's newspaper, Emily is shocked to discover that she has become invisible to the world.

While the whole town attends the christening of Jane’s baby, Emily fights to get her poems back from Sam.