In a sharply witty alternate Victorian world where vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural society members mingle with proper manners and scandal, Alexia Tarabotti finds herself once again at the center of danger and intrigue. As she navigates the tangled expectations of love, loyalty, and etiquette, Alexia must rely on her wits, her unusual abilities, and a healthy disregard for convention to survive the supernatural chaos around her.