Firstly, Alexia Tarabotti has no soul. Secondly, she's a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Thirdly, she was rudely attacked by a vampire, breaking all standards of social etiquette. 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? Who is the real enemy, and do they have treacle tart? 'Funny, action-packed, sometimes raunchy, unashamedly fashion-conscious steampunk adventures' TRUDI CANAVAN (SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author)