In a quaint seaside town during the late 19th century, a young Asian girl runs the beloved Tenkai restaurant and boarding house known as Miss China. Despite her successful establishment, she faces challenges like her tardy tenant, the Mad Scientist Breckenridge, and her unrequited feelings for Jim, a charming watchmaker's apprentice. In this world infused with the Spirit of Wonder, where extraordinary events occur sporadically, a remarkable invention by the Mad Scientist and Jim's grand scheme to create the most exquisite ring for Miss China set the stage for a tale of enchantment and unexpected surprises.