### From Publishers Weekly A passionate wartime love affair haunts Yarbro's 21st Saint-Germain novel (after 2008's *A Dangerous Climate*). Yarbro returns to her heroic vampire in 438 C.E., when he was known as Dom Feranescus Rakoczy Sanctu-Germainios, Regional Guard of Apulum Inferior. Series fans
Saint-Germain 19: States of Grace: A Novel of the Count Saint-Germain
โ Scribed by Yarbro, Chelsea Quinn
- Book ID
- 107264844
- Publisher
- Tor Books
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 252 KB
- Series
- Saint Germain 19
- Category
- Fiction
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โฆ Synopsis
From Publishers Weekly
In Yarbro's rewarding 18th Saint-Germain novel (after 2004's Dark of the Sun), religious conflict makes life dangerous for almost everyone in 1530 Europe, but publishing is a particularly hazardous undertaking. The agents of the doge are spying on Conte di Santo-Germano (as he's known in Venezia), due to his foreignness and role as a publisher. When the count travels from Italy to the Spanish Netherlands to protect his interests there, he leaves behind his lover, Pier-Ariana Salier, a talented musician and composer, confident that his vast wealth will provide for her; however, an embezzler, a clever spy who discovers Saint-Germain's true nature, has other ideas. Subtle intrigue plus details of daily life, publishing and music will keep fans turning the pages.
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Review
"Rewarding. Subtle intrigue plus details of daily life, publishing and music will keep fans turning the pages."--_Publishers Weekly_ on States of Grace
"Among the best vampire tales around. Saint-Germain is no ordinary bloodsucker, and his adventures across history are compelling Yarbro's impeccable research brings Reformation Europe vividly to life.Yarbro skillfully builds plot and character through the interpretations of minor characters, both friends and enemies. Fans of historical fiction and vampire tales alike should be enthralled."--_Romantic Times BookClub Magazine_ Top Pick, 4 ะ โะ โฆ stars on _States of Grace
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