Where The Sun Sets takes place in London, England, in the 1890s. At this point in time, Britain is at the height of its imperial power, consolidating itself as the empire "where the sun never sets." Importantly, Britain derived its power and wealth not only through the exploitation of colonial territories abroad, but also through the exploitation of the working-class and the urban poor at home. London dealt with the pitfalls of rapid urbanization, and was a city of contrasts: the lavishness of the aristocracy and the factory-owning burgeoisie co-existed with the over-crowded, disease-ridden slums where the urban poor congregated. In this context of wide-spread, some men tried to make a living through alternative means: crime. Where The Sun Sets follows a young man who leads a gang of criminals as they try to 1) evade law, 2) enhance their clout in the London underground, and 3) make a living.