Painted Devils

In this gripping sequel to Little Thieves, Vanja Schmidt, a former maid and jewel thief, is entangled in a web of deceit as she searches for her long-lost birth family while inadvertently creating chaos with her invented deity, the Scarlet Maiden. As her lies spiral out of control, her burgeoning relationship with the meticulous junior prefect Emeric Conrad is put to the test when he must determine the truth behind her deception. Their quest leads them through dangerous encounters with gods and monsters, forcing them to confront their pasts and the uncertain future of their unlikely partnership.