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“I miss him, my lady.” “Well, he is now living adjacent. You can hardly miss him all that much.” “True. But we are no longer compatible—I am a werewolf; he is a vampire.” “So?” “So we cannot dance the same dance we used to.” Biffy was so sweet when he tried to be circumspect. Alexia shook her head at him. “Biffy, and I mean this in the kindest way possible: then you should change the music.” “Very good, my lady.”

Quote by Gail Carriger

Book:Heartless: Book 4 of The Parasol Protectorate

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Heartless: Book 4 of The Parasol Protectorate

This novel is the fourth book in the popular Parasol Protectorate series, which is set in a steampunk-inspired Victorian London. The protagonist, a young woman with supernatural abilities, faces a new challenge as she navigates the complex world of ghosts, demons, and other supernatural creatures. The story is filled with intrigue, romance, and action, as the protagonist uncovers a dark conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of society. more

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Gail Carriger is a renowned archaeologist, born on May 4, 1976. Her research focuses on ancient civilizations and the conservation of cultural heritage. more

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