Alexia Maccon, the Lady Woolsey, awakens in the wee hours of the mid-afternoon to find her husband, who should be decently asleep like any normal werewolf, yelling at the top of his lungs. Then he disappears; leaving her to deal with a regiment of supernatural soldiers encamped on her doorstep, a plethora of exorcised ghosts, and an angry Queen Victoria.
But Alexia is armed with her trusty parasol, the latest fashions, and an arsenal of biting civility. So even when her investigations take her to Scotland, the backwater of ugly waistcoats, she is prepared: upending werewolf pack dynamics as only the soulless can. She might even find time to track down her wayward husband, if she feels like it.
Changeless is the second book of the Parasol Protectorate series: a comedy of manners set in Victorian London, full of werewolves, vampires, dirigibles, and tea-drinking.
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"I loved this book. It was a great continuation of these characters in this time period. A perfect combination of history and supernatural. The whole series brings a new way of looking at beloved supernatural creatures, but also introduces new supernatural beings, never seen before. Narration and accent work is perfect and bring life to each and every distinct being."
— Jenny (5 out of 5 stars)
" Loved it! An easy read that made me laugh out loud!! Fun and entertaining "
— Jodi, 2/5/2014" This started a little slower than the first of the series but ended on such a cliffhanger I started reading the third book immediately to see what was going to happen. "
— Sooz, 2/4/2014" Interesting development. "
— Marie, 1/4/2014" Fluffy, fluffy, fluffy fun. "
— Laura, 12/28/2013" 3.5 A satisfying read, with some delightful characters, but somewhat predictable (I had inklings towards most of the outcomes- but some of that was just the Alexia being a bit naive) I do plan to read the next though. "
— Say, 12/26/2013" I was disapointed with this one and almost gave up half way. Luckily I didn't because the pace picked up at the end and the next one in the series... "
— Meerit, 12/17/2013" Favorite Author - anxiously awaiting the next books! "
— Linda, 12/5/2013" Equally as good as the first. "
— Korie, 11/27/2013" NO JUDGING!!! "
— Abby, 11/18/2013" Aside from its rather obvious surprise ending this book was a great read. "
— Stephanie, 10/29/2013" Dirigibles. And French women... "
— Mscout, 8/19/2013" Couldn't help myself. I actually liked this one better than the first - Alexia seemed more driven to actually get to the bottom of the mystery. Don't get me wrong, I like fashion, food and sex but I also need a reason to keep reading. "
— Juniper, 6/25/2012" Love this series! Very strong character development, and with every twist and turn of the story I get a surprise. "
— Jes, 6/15/2012" 3.5 stars. As entertaining as the first one. "
— Care, 6/13/2012" I liked it not as much as the first one, but still it was worth reading it. :) "
— Elidanora, 4/16/2012" Better than the first book, in my opinion. I can't wait to read the next one! I am happy with the flow of this series. The characters are my favorite part of the series. I also love Carriger's other book, a YA novel, Etiquette and Espionage. "
— 1110cg, 3/31/2012" I enjoy the hell out of these books. They are funny and witty. "
— Michele, 3/2/2012" I didn't enjoy just as much as the first in the series, but holy cliff hanger! "
— Lindsay, 12/4/2011" Some fun twists to the series. I also enjoyed seeing some of the characters from Etiquette & Espionage... "
— Jamie, 12/1/2011" so fun! need the next one NOW. "
— cassie, 8/11/2011" Really fun, quirky novel that mixes paranormal romance, Victorian steam-punk, and a fair amount of humor. Engagingly written with terrific characters. "
— Terri, 5/31/2011" I absolutely enjoyed Soulless. This book is great and it has all my favorites-vampires, werewolves, romance and comedy. Soulless was a nice change of pace from the everyday paranormal romance.. I highly recommend and I will definetly read book two in the series Changeless!!! "
— Night, 5/28/2011" It took me awhile to figure it out but I think this series should be categorized as a supernatural harlequin romance. Funny and engaging, a great summer read by the beach which is where I read it. "
— Heather, 5/26/2011" What a fun read! The characters were entertaining and I enjoyed the story. Can't wait to see what the next book holds! "
— Kristy, 5/25/2011" Very fun book... i love period pieces and when you add steampunk in the mix it's even better. I have the other two books in the series and plan to read them soon. "
— Rumarie, 5/18/2011" Fun series - an enjoyable escape read. "
— Genesis, 5/17/2011" Loved loved loved. Can't wait to read more of the series! "
— Callie, 5/17/2011" This was one of my first forays into steampunk fiction, and she has created a new addiction with this series. Well-written and action-packed with an edgy wit. I highly recommend the whole series. "
— Amy, 5/17/2011" So sweet, smart, funny, and fun for the suggestible reader. It'll make you positively need tea and pastries. "
— Michelle, 5/16/2011" Vampires and werewolves, they seem to be everywhere right now, and yes they are found in Soulless too. Our main character, however, is soulless, no soul at all. The story is odd and funny and quirky... I liked it. "
— Tricia, 5/13/2011Gail Carriger writes to cope with being raised in obscurity by an expatriate Brit and an incurable curmudgeon. She escaped small town life and inadvertently acquired several degrees in Higher Learning. She then traveled the historic cities of Europe, subsisting entirely on biscuits secreted in her handbag. She resides in the Colonies, surrounded by fantastic shoes, where she insists on tea imported from London.
Emily Gray grew up in a military family and started audiobook narration in 2001. She has been heard bringing to life the adventures of Becky Bloomwood in Sophie Kinsella’s Shopaholic series. Emily and her husband started the Classics Acting Company in Dallas where she has appeared in The Cherry Orchard. She is the winner of three AudioFile Earphones Awards.