The Ingress

Set in 19th-century czarist Russia, this story follows Nikolai, a young aristocrat struggling with societal expectations and personal longing, who encounters a young girl named Tatianya amid the opulence of a ball. A reckless gamble involving a vampire leads them to a shocking upheaval during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, forcing them to confront new challenges. Joined by unfamiliar allies, they navigate a transformed life that takes them from Russia to Napa Valley, exploring themes of love, fate, and self-discovery.