In a reimagined 1890's London, where steam-driven airships rule the skies and monsters roam the streets, the Galileo Observatory's Club for Gentlemen welcomes all -- gwr, shape-changers, vampires, and lords. A high-stakes game leads more than a few men astray.<br><br>Poindexter Fitzhughes, renowned hero and scientist, learns just how much trouble a full-blooded gwr can be when he attempts to cure his lover, Lord Seth Maitland, of the disease. But when their backs are against the wall, the two must learn to trust in each other, and more importantly, in their true natures, to prevail.<br><br>Meanwhile, Duncan Farnsworth discovers being a vampire has not improved his social life, his chances of finding love, continuing the family line, or getting a bite to eat. Maneuvering his way around a sarcastic butler, his spinster sister, a run-in with an amorous werewolf, and a confrontation with a dead soldier and a French airship captain, Duncan finally finds exactly what he is thirsting for.

London Steam

One woman stared after them as Dex led Seth toward the rear of the gondola, her green eyes serious and her mouth set in an angry, flat line. Seth squinted, trying to place her, but she turned and disappeared into the crowd before Seth could decide if they’d met previously. He shrugged and followed Dex.


His lover had a few words with the airshipsman, a young man with alarmingly short hair. Clockwork prosthetics lined the back of his skull and disappeared down his spine; he moved with simple grace, but each gesture was accompanied by a familiar whine and click of gears.


“I’m a colleague of Dr. Kerohen’s. She’s expecting me, actually. This is my friend, Lord Maitland. I’ve arranged a special tour of the smithy, before dinner begins.” Dex removed a few gilt-edged tickets from his jacket and presented them to the cogged airman.


Chapter 15