Sophia del Morte, the enigmatic Italian beauty with a penchant for espionage, is back in her picturesque Italian village for the holidays. Known for her lethal skills in the clandestine world of espionage, Sophia now faces an opponent more formidable than any adversary she's encountered—her own family. As the year draws to a close, Sophia grapples with the prospect of awkward dinner conversations and familial intrigue.

​​​​​​​Will the secrets of the del Morte clan be laid bare under the twinkling holiday lights, or will Sophia's skills be put to the ultimate test in this festive season of homecoming? Brace yourself for a holiday like no other, where the deadliest weapon may just be the truth.

Tales from the Archives are short stories set in the steampunk world of the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences. They explore events mentioned in the novels, characters seen and unseen and may include novel teasers of things to come.