Heartless, Gail Carriger 
Book
Fantasy
Historical
Romance
Book
Fantasy
Historical
Romance
Updated: 6 February 2024
No rape or sexual assault
Rape or sexual assault mentioned in passing (in discussion and/or implied)
Sexual harassment (e.g. verbal or non-consensual touching/grabbing)
Sexual relationship between adult and teenager
Child sexual abuse
Incest
Attempted rape
Rape strongly implied/details surrounding a rape discussed in detail (i.e. the events before/after)
Detailed/vivid description of rape

Description

A deceased male character had abused victims as a sexual sadist. A major male character had deliberately drawn the brunt of his abuse to protect others. He was definitely repeatedly beaten, and implied to have been raped. All this happened before the series begins and is named without any detail.

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