In late 1906, Seventeen year old Thea Herondale sails to England in search for her sister who had mysteriously vanished leaving no trace and failing to write. Throwing herself deeper into the mysterious streets of London, Thea finds herself drawn to a strange man with an odd accent soon revealing himself as the Prince of France. There is a clear spark between the two unique characters, pulling them closer to get to know each other But there is a secret Prince Jensen Lockwood is holding, one that he must take to the grave. He feeds upon human mortality, he retreats from the burning sun light and he has powers beyond human comprehension. As suspicions start to spread through the town, Thea finds herself strained between the man she loves and coming to the bottom of multiple murders which sweep the nation. Join Thea in her story of romance, mystery and hardship as she comes face to face with the supernatural presence in the streets of London.