By Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
This is the beginning of an epic series, and some day I hope to have the time to read them all.
Saint Germain is a thousand year old vampire, but he takes great care to hide his true nature. This is not just his story, however. This is the story of Nero's Rome, of the people, the senators, the politics, of seduction and betrayal. This is a tale rich in history and politics.
As a foreigner living in Rome, Saint Germain has certain immunitites from the political mechanizations of the time. He owns land and slaves, and makes a fine profit supplying exotic beasts for the Games. The Games play an important part of this time in history.
Despite his best efforts, he is not able to fully escape the plots and intrigues of Nero's court. After being asked to, and agreeing to, seducing a senator's wife, he earns himself a mortal enemy, and a chance of love.
If you love history, or vampires, or even just a well told story, then this is the book for you.
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