First published 2015
Prudence "Rue" Akeldama, a wealthy vampire's adopted daughter, boards a gaudy airship bound for India. Her mission: secure the finest tea leaves for her eccentric father. But in the teeming streets of Bombay, Rue and her motley crew find danger, political intrigue, and unexpected truths about their own pasts. Can this ragtag team navigate treacherous local politics and save the day?
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, airships
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, ragtag-team
Setting: Bombay, India
Period: 19th-century
357 pages · Hardcover · Orbit