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Soulless is a comedic paranormal romance novel published in 2009 by Gail Carriger. It is the first book in the Parasol Protectorate series, blending Victorian steampunk aesthetics with supernatural mystery. The story follows Alexia Tarabotti, a woman lacking a soul who accidentally kills a vampire and becomes entangled in supernatural politics. It caters to readers who enjoy historical fiction, humor, and supernatural romance.
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Who is Alexia Tarabotti in Soulless?
Alexia Tarabotti is a strong-willed Victorian woman who was born without a soul. Her condition gives her the power to neutralize supernatural abilities, making her important to London’s vampires, werewolves, and ghosts.
What is the Parasol Protectorate in Soulless?
The Parasol Protectorate is the five-book series that begins with Soulless. Its later novels are Changeless, Blameless, Heartless, and Timeless.
How does Soulless combine romance and steampunk?
The novel places Alexia’s romance with werewolf Lord Conall Maccon inside an alternative Victorian London filled with supernatural institutions and inventive technology. Gail Carriger uses comedy, manners, mystery, and steampunk machinery alongside paranormal politics.
What happens when Alexia accidentally kills a vampire?
Alexia’s soulless touch can cancel supernatural powers, and an encounter with a vampire draws her into a larger investigation. The incident exposes tensions among London’s supernatural communities and puts her in direct contact with Lord Maccon.
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