Timeless (Carriger novel)
Timeless is a steampunk paranormal romance work authored by Gail Carriger, released on February 28, 2012, through Orbit Books. This book represents the concluding fifth volume in the New York Times best-selling "The Parasol Protectorate" series, with Alexia Tarabotti—a soulless woman—as its central protagonist.
Plot
Taking place in an alternate Victorian-era Britain where vampires and werewolfs coexist within elite society, Timeless follows Lady Maccon, also known as Alexia Tarabotti, whose lack of a soul renders her immune to supernatural abilities.
Following two comparatively calm years balancing life alongside her alpha werewolf spouse and their young child, Alexia is called to Alexandria to face an ancient vampire monarch. The story revolves around uncovering the origins of the God-Breaker Plague, a mysterious affliction impacting both humans and supernatural beings throughout London, Scotland, and Egypt.
Publication history
- 2012, USA, Orbit Books, Released 28 February 2012, Paperback (ISBN 0-316-12718-3)
- 2012, UK, Orbit Books, Released 1 March 2012, Paperback (ISBN 1-84149-987-0)
The cover was created by Lauren Panepinto and features model Donna Ricci; the original photography was provided by Pixie Vision Productions. Plans are underway for French, German, and Thai translations, although official release dates have yet to be announced.