First published 2011
In the bustling streets of an alternate Victorian London, Alexia Tarabotti, a spinster with a sharp wit and even sharper intellect, finds herself embroiled in supernatural intrigue. When her prototype mechanical device is stolen, she reluctantly teams up with Lord Conall Maccon, a rough-edged werewolf alpha, to track down the culprit. As they delve into the mystery, Alexia and Conall navigate a world of dirigibles, deadly duelists, and devious aristocrats, all while fighting an undeniable attraction. With time running out, they must put aside their differences to uncover a plot that threatens the very fabric of their steampunk society.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, fantasy, 19th-century, steampunk, alternate-history
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: London, Victorian London
Period: 19th-century
311 pages · Paperback · Orbit