Changeless (novel)
| Company type | Publisher |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Books |
| Website | www |
Changeless is a steampunk paranormal romance novel authored by Gail Carriger, first released in the United States on April 1, 2010, through Orbit Books. This work represents the second installment in the five-part "The Parasol Protectorate" series, which follows Alexia Tarabotti, a woman without a soul. Issued as a mass-market paperback, Changeless achieved status as a New York Times Best Seller.
Plot
Taking place in an alternate version of Victorian-era Britain where vampires and werewolves coexist openly within society, the story follows Alexia Tarabotti—now holding the title Lady Maccon—who is married but encounters difficulties when her werewolf spouse goes missing. Her pursuit to locate him draws her into encounters with supernatural soldiers, exorcised spirits, and even Queen Victoria herself. Journeying to Scotland and interacting with a pack of werewolves, Alexia’s distinctive soulless condition—which renders her unaffected by supernatural abilities—becomes vital in addressing the unfolding predicament.
Publication history
- 2010, USA, Orbit Books, Released April 1, Paperback, ISBN 0-316-07414-4
- 2010, UK, Orbit Books, Released September 2, Paperback, ISBN 1-84149-974-9
- 2011, Germany, Blanvalet, Released July 18, Paperback (titled Brennende Finsternis, translated by Anita Nirschl), ISBN 978-3-442-37650-6
Further editions have been issued or are forthcoming in French (Orbit France/Calmann Levy), Spanish (Versátil), Italian (Baldini & Castoldi), Polish (Proszynski), and Japanese (Hayakawa), with some release dates yet to be announced.
The American edition’s cover artwork was created under the direction of Lauren Panepinto, Creative Director at Orbit Books and Yen Press. Actress Donna Ricci serves as the model for Alexia Tarabotti on the cover, with photography by Derek Caballero.
Reception
Changeless remained on the New York Times Best Seller list for two consecutive weeks, peaking at number 20 on the Paperback Mass Market Fiction chart during the week ending April 3, 2010.
Adaptations
In September 2010, Yen Press—part of Hachette Book Group alongside Orbit Books—secured global rights to produce graphic novel adaptations of the first three novels from the Alexia Tarabotti series.