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Soulless

Soulless

the manga
MangaFantasyHistorical Fiction
Pages
228
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

Alexia Tarabotti is a Victorian spinster with a unique problem: she has no soul, a condition that allows her to nullify the powers of any supernatural being she touches. When she accidentally kills a vampire who attacked her, the burly and abrasive werewolf Lord Maccon arrives to investigate on behalf of the Queen. Alexia must navigate high society scandals and a growing conspiracy while dealing with her inconvenient attraction to the man sent to watch her.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

FunnyWhimsicalRomanticAdventurous
Enemies to LoversGrumpy SunshineCourt IntrigueMystery Box

Genres

Fantasy Historical Fiction Mystery Paranormal Romance Steampunk Comics Graphic Novels Manga Paranormal Romance Alternate History

About the author

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Gail Carriger

Gail Carriger (born Tofa Borregaard, May 4, 1976, in Bolinas, California) is an American writer of steampunk and paranormal romance, best known for the Parasol Protectorate series (Soulless, Changeless, Blameless, Heartless, Timeless) and its young-adult companion series, Finishing School. Before turning to fiction full-time, she trained as an archaeologist, earning a master's degree in archaeological materials from the University of Nottingham and a master's in anthropology from UC Santa Cruz....

Characters

Alexia TarabottiProtagonist
Lord MacconProtagonist
Princess VictoriaSupporting
All characters in Soulless

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Soulless need to be read in order?

    Soulless is the first book in The Parasol Protectorate series and introduces the main characters and world. While each book has a self-contained mystery, the overarching character development and relationships build across the series, making it best to start with Soulless.

  • Is there a Soulless graphic novel?

    A graphic novel adaptation of Soulless exists, offering a visual interpretation of Alexia Tarabotti's adventures in Victorian London. It closely follows the original story.

  • How does Soulless connect to Gail Carriger's other books?

    Soulless is the foundational novel for Gail Carriger's Parasolverse, a shared universe that includes several interconnected series and standalone novels. Characters and events from Soulless often appear or are referenced in her other works set in this world, such as the Finishing School series and the Custard Protocol series.

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