![]() ![]() And with the cup of the Savior destroyed and the last Silversaint awaiting execution, what can bring an end to this unholy empire? Empire of the Vampire is an illustrated dark fantasy epic the bastard lovechild of Interview with the Vampire, The Road and The Name of the Wind. ![]() ![]() Their journey with a band of unlikely allies would see Dior and Gabriel forge an unbreakable bond, and set the broken paragon on a road to redemption. But the Grail was no simple chalice, and it’s secret was held by a smart-mouthed teenage urchin named Dior. ![]() Most importantly, Gabriel will tell of his discovery of the Grail-the legendary cup prophesied to bring an end to the eternal night. His tale spans years, from his youth in the monastery of San Michel, to the forbidden love that spelled his undoing, and the betrayal that saw his order annihilated. Imprisoned for the murder of the vampiric king, Gabriel is charged with telling the story of his life. vampires have waged war against humanity building their eternal empire even as they. Gabriel de León is the last of the Silversaints, a holy order dedicated to defending realm and church, now utterly destroyed. Empire of the Vampire - Limited Edition - FLAWED. Once, humanity fought bravely against the coldblood legions, but now, we exist only in a few scattered settlements-tiny sparks of light in a growing sea of darkness. Twenty-seven years have passed since the last sunrise, and for almost three decades, the creatures of the night have walked the day without fear. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Told, in most cases, through the eyes of teenage girls or young women, these stories exhibit a unique prose style that perfectly captures the conversational rhythms, and preoccupations, of their generation. Abuse, betrayal and neglect lurk beneath a veneer of mutually maintained normality, waiting for an opportunity to resurface. The characters in Mirja Unge's debut collection are all, in their own way, evading something whether failing to confront the true nature of an encounter, or avoiding responsibilities as a parent, sibling or friend. In a checkout queue, a woman suddenly shows charity to a penniless guy she apparently doesn't know. In a remote woodland cottage, an eccentric explains to his granddaughter why he shoots cats whenever they make themselves too comfortable. On Christmas Eve, a girl stalks an older man through wintery city streets, haunted by their shared past. ![]() ![]() Although it was interesting, and a unique approach, Klassen spent a significant amount of ink detailing the life of the serving class, which at times, for me, weighed the book down. On her journey from wellborn lady to servant to uncertain future, Margaret must learn to look past appearances and find the true meaning of "serve one another in love. The Maid of Fairbourne Hall seemed to be one of those puzzlers. Should she come forward, even at the risk of her reputation and perhaps her life? And can she avoid an obvious trap meant to force her from hiding? Is it too late to rekindle his admiration? And when one of the family is nearly killed, Margaret alone discovers who was responsible. Observing both brothers as an "invisible" servant, Margaret learns she may have misjudged Nathaniel. ![]() ![]() But can she remain hidden as a servant even when prying eyes visit Fairbourne Hall? If she can last until her next birthday, she will gain an inheritance from a spinster aunt-and sweet independence. Praying no one will recognize her, Margaret fumbles through the first real work of her life. With no money and nowhere else to go, she takes a position as a housemaid in the home of Nathaniel Upchurch, a suitor she once rejected in hopes of winning his dashing brother. Pampered Margaret Macy flees London in disguise to escape pressure to marry a dishonorable man. ![]() Regency Romance and Mystery from Bestselling Author Julie Klassen ![]() ![]() ![]() If she doesn’t figure out who she can trust-and fast-it’s not only her heart that will be torn apart, but civilization itself. Yet how can she live with herself if she lies to him?īut as the Fae Prince begins to close in on Ivy, intent on permanently opening the gates to the Otherworld, Ivy is running out of options. Their chemistry is smoking hot, but Ivy knows that Ren has always valued his duty to the Order above all else-he could never touch her if he knew the truth. Then there’s Ren Owens, the sexy, tattooed Elite member of the Order who has been sharing Ivy’s bed and claiming her heart. ![]() And if the Order finds out her secret, they’ll kill her. After being betrayed and then nearly killed by the Prince of the Fae, she’s left bruised and devastated-and with an earth-shattering secret that she must keep at all costs. ![]() Torn between duty and survival, nothing can be the same.Įverything Ivy Morgan thought she knew has been turned on its head. ![]() |