It's Cairo, 1912, and an angry spirit has taken up residence in one of the tram cars that make up the city's complex transit system. Agents Hamed Nasr and Onsi Youssef have arrived on the scene to deal with what they believe is a simple case of an upset djinn haunting the vehicle, though they quickly realize that they have a much rarer and more dangerous spirit on their hands — one that has a penchant for women and babies. Oh, and did I mention this is all happening on the eve of the Egyptian government's vote on women's suffrage, and women from all over the country are pouring into Cairo for the decision? It's quite the pickle.
I'm not usually a fan of steampunk, but I really liked Clark's novella. It's fun, rollicking, and full of action. I'll happily read more of his stories in this world.
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