When the two women are called late one night to a mysterious meeting at the British Museum, they’re tasked with an investigation that will lead them into strange and dangerous situations-and force them to learn how to work together. (She is also sister to Bram, who, during the plot, is working on a book about a very old and very cunning vampire named Count Dracula.) Evaline is a Venator-a vampire hunter-and the latest in a long line of family members to be gifted with the enhanced strength, speed and healing that comes with the role. Mina, as she prefers to be called, has taken more after her uncle than her father and spends much of her life indoors, conducting experiments and honing her deductive reasoning skills.Įvaline Stoker, on the other hand, spends much of her life training and patrolling the late night streets of London. I am very impressed with the photoshopping going on here.Īlvermina Holmes is the daughter of Mycroft Holmes-and the niece of famed consulting detective Sir Sherlock Holmes.

And the steampunky gears add an element of intrigue. I typically really hate big bugs, but the natural color and beauty of the scarab draws me in. Relationship Status: Partners in Crime (Solving)

Consider the novel’s cover.Bonus Factors: Alternate History, Steampunk, Egyptian Mythology, Mysterious Loner Dude.Consider the novel’s title in what ways does it capture the themes of the book? In your opinion, who are the characters that are most fearless? What are the advantages and disadvantages to feeling fear?.In your opinion, why do Evaline and Mina chose not to conﬁde in their famous relatives for assistance? What can be inferred by their choice not to do so? Do you agree with their decision? Why or why not?.If you could select one character in the novel to learn more about, who would it be? What is it about this particular character you found interesting or intriguing?.How would you describe Pix? Is he a likeable character? Why or why not? Why does Evaline ﬁnd herself so drawn to him?.Adler has played in humbling her Uncle Sherlock make her inﬂuence over Mina more meaningful? Why do you believe Irene Adler has enlisted Evaline and Mina to assist with solving these crimes? ” What does Mina realize about Irene Adl er at this moment? In what ways does an awareness of the role Ms.

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