The Heartbeat Thief

Set in Victorian England, this story follows Senza Fyne, a beautiful and intelligent young woman haunted by her fear of death, who discovers a dark secret to eternal youth: she must surrender her life and steal heartbeats to stay young forever. As she navigates between societal expectations and her desire to escape a predetermined destiny, she becomes entangled with a mysterious and macabre suitor, Mr. Knell. Spanning from London to international settings, the narrative explores the lengths she will go to avoid mortality in a tale that blends elements of romance, horror, and timeless intrigue.