Fantasy
The parasol protectorate
2011·720 pages
A soulless Victorian spinster tangles with vampires and werewolves in a witty steampunk comedy of manners full of tea and romance.
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A soulless Victorian spinster tangles with vampires and werewolves in a witty steampunk comedy of manners full of tea and romance.
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Book 1: SOULLESS Alexia Tarabotti is laboring 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...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Recurring sensual romance; on-page intimacy that is steamy but not highly graphic
Violence & gore
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Vampire attacks, fights, and deaths with some blood; not prolonged gore
Profanity
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Mild period language; strong profanity is rare
Substance use
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Social tea and alcohol in Victorian society settings
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Prominent openly gay vampire side character; queer-friendly supporting cast
Religious content
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Passing Victorian-era church and faith references
Magic & witchcraft
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Vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and soulless powers central to premise
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present
Political content
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Light background on class, gender roles, and Victorian social order
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Family emotional cruelty; supernatural assaults and social ostracism
Other
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