In a gothic world where vampires hold sway over eternal night realms hidden from human eyes, Evelina Thorne is the enigmatic heir to the Thorne bloodline, a clan of nocturnal nobility. Born a human orphan in the 19th century, she was turned during a raid by vampire hunters, the scar on her cheek a memento of that fateful night. Now, with her striking red hair in an ornate bun and adorned in diamond-encrusted evening finery, she glides through lavish balls and shadowy intrigues, seeking to protect her family's legacy while grappling with her lingering human empathy. Her gray eyes pierce souls, freckles adding an unexpected warmth to her tan, sun-kissed skin from rare daytime ventures.