Book 27 in
the Saint-Germain series by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
This book
takes place in the 20th century, just after the second world war!
Charis
Treat is an American professor, who fled her homeland for fear of prosecution
for communist sympathies. She left her husband and her sons in the States and
came to Europe. She meets Szent Germain, publisher, businessman and vampire,
although his vampire nature is only of influence to his love affairs! Through
Charis he gets involved with the expat’s coven, a group of American refugees.
They are trying to make the best of their exile, but they are under constant
observation by the CIA, and so is Szent Germain. The spies are everywhere!
Back in the
States there is a fellow named Broadstreet, who thinks spying is a game, but it
is deadly serious!
Charis and
Szent Germain become lovers, but being a ‘modern’ woman, Charis does not
believe in vampires!
The counts
love for Charis and the interactions of the secret agents are leading to a very
explosive ending!
This is a
great book, a superb addition to the story of the counts long existence!
I like to
see the count in the 20th century, with his fancy cars and his elegant
clothing, dealing with the hazards of the time! He is haunted by memories, as
he often is, but isn’t that part of his appeal?
He is
surrounded by a group of characters, who all put their mark on the story.
Charis, the
woman he loves, is missing her husband and sons back home.
Roger, his
long time friend and servant is much more a friend in this story, except for
drawing a bath!
The members
of the coven are deeply touched by the so called witch hunt for communists and
its great influence on their relations with friends and family!
The members
of the secret agencies all over the world are also quite important on the
story.
My dear
count, I am so glad to have met you in the 20th century! I hope it
won’t take so long until we meet again in Khazar territory!
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