Veronica and Stoker are practically dying for a new adventure but when their wish is granted they find themselves up against a secret society and a darkly seductive duo in this landmark historical mystery from beloved New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award–nominated author Deanna Raybourn. When the corpse of an entitled young man is found entirely drained of blood in a carriage next to Highgate Cemetery Veronica’s interest is piqued. And then a second victim is found his death made to look like a suicide and Veronica and her intrepid beau Stoker know the hunt is on. The two men share one link: they were both members of a society so secretive that only a singular mention of it can be found anywhere. Thirsty for more clues Veronica and Stoker hear that a young Roma boy may know more about their first victim but the only way to the boy is through an old acquaintance of Stoker’s Lady Julia Brisbane. Lady Julia and her dashing husband Nicholas occa