Beth C.
Written on Oct 24, 2018
Alexia Tarabotti, Lady Maccon, has settled into domestic bliss. Of course, being Alexia, such bliss involves integrating werewolves into London High society, living in a vampire's second best closet, and coping with a precocious toddler who is prone to turning supernatural willy-nilly.Until, that is, she receives a summons that cannot be ignored. With husband, child, and Tunstells in tow, Alexia boards a steamer to cross the Mediterranean. But Egypt may hold more mysteries than even the indomitable Lady Maccon can handle. What does the vampire Queen of the Alexandria Hive really want from her? Why is the God-Breaker Plague suddenly expanding? And how has Ivy Tunstell suddenly become the most popular actress in all the British Empire?
Timeless is the final book of the Parasol Protectorate series: a comedy of manners set in Victorian London, full of werewolves, vampires, dirigibles, and tea-drinking.
- ISBN10 0316127183
- ISBN13 9780316127189
- Publish Date 1 March 2012 (first published 1 January 2012)
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Little, Brown & Company
- Format Paperback (US Mass Market)
- Pages 416
- Language English
Reviews
Sam@WLABB
Written on Feb 2, 2016
I love this series so much, and am sad to say goodbye. I have a special place in my heart for Conall and Alexia, and I never tired of their affectionate displays in this book. I shed some tears at the end, when Conall's plans were revealed. That was beautiful.
I really enjoyed getting to know 2 year old Prudence. She was adorable, but feisty, just like her mother. That is the silver lining for me here. That Prudence now has her own series, and I can spend more time in this world that I have grown to love.
I actually liked the endings Carriger gave to the characters: Ivy, Floote, Biffy, Lyall, "Dama" -- they all were set in their new paths, and I was happy with most of those paths.
There was fun, romance, danger, action, and drama. I laughed out loud and smiled often.
Amanda
Written on Jul 10, 2015
I definitely did not remember all events of previous books -- I did, after all, start this series in 2010, and took a three year break before picking up Timeless -- but I found that what I needed to remember was woven neatly into the story and if there was something I missed, well, it did not affect my comprehension or enjoyment of the book.
One aspect I don't think I realized, though, or I'd forgotten, is that Timeless is told from a sort of an omniscient POV. It's not my favorite, but Gail Carriger's writing style carries it well, given the ridiculousness of it all at times and the vast number of characters. It works.
The shining stars of Timeless, for me, were Prudence and Biffy rather than Alexia and Conall, though I liked the lack of drama between them for the majority of the book. It's nice when your favorite fictional couples seem to be enjoying their HEA in the book. Biffy I adored for his dandy ways and his developing romance with the Beta. It was sweet. Prudence. Well, let's just say that I finished this book and immediately had to look up information about the books Gail Carriger has written featuring her.
And if the end of a series has you seeking out spin-off books upon finishing, then you know it's good. Timeless closes out the series, ties up the threads neatly, and gives us a glimpse of Lord and Lady Maccon's future together, as well as what's in store for the supernatural set.
nitzan_schwarz
Written on Sep 13, 2013
3.5 stars
I really liked it, and I loved Prudence and Conall, but I just kind of felt a lot of things were left in the air at the end of of things... :/
And I still have NO idea what Alexia's father was thinking...
lizarodz
Written on May 10, 2013
MurderByDeath
Written on Apr 16, 2012