Soulless, by Gail Carriger, was released just last week
and is set to be a very popular read. The book, which is described as a
Victorian comedy romance, focuses on heroine Alexia Tarabotti. Here's the
synopsis...
Alexia Tarabotti
is labouring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul.
Second, she's a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she was
rudely attacked by a vampire, breaking all standards of social etiquette. Where
to go from there? From bad to worse apparently, for Alexia accidentally kills
the vampire - and then the appalling Lord Maccon (loud, messy, gorgeous, and
werewolf) is sent by Queen Victoria to investigate. With unexpected vampires
appearing and expected vampires disappearing, everyone seems to believe Alexia
responsible. Can she figure out what is actually happening to London's high
society? Or will her soulless ability to negate supernatural powers prove
useful or just plain embarrassing? Finally, who is the real enemy, and do they
have treacle tart? SOULLESS is a comedy of manners set in Victorian London:
full of werewolves, vampires, dirigibles, and tea-drinking.
Sounds fun, yes?
An extract from Soulless is now available over at the Orbit Books website.
Click here to check it out! Alternatively, you can visit Gail Carriger's
website.