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"Meticulous attention to historic detail and vivid writing bring an ancient era to life. This book should be savoured like fine wine." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on ROMAN DUSK."
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Two decades strong, the Saint-Germain cycle is one of the most compelling works of dark fantasy and horror of our age. Historically accurate, these deeply emotional novels have a devoted readership.
In Burning Shadows, Yarbro looks at the legendary Huns from the perspective of the people who faced the brunt of their attacks. The vampire Saint-Germain seeks sanctuary at an isolated monastery, unwilling to abandon the hundreds of terrified villagers he has led in flight from the Huns. A few Roman soldiers and some village Watchmen are the monastery’s defense force—and they are undermined by the religious fervor of some of the monks, who argue that since everyone’s fate is in God’s hands, it is foolish to defend themselves. In the hothouse atmosphere of the high-walled monastery, Saint-Germain must take special care when slaking his vampire thirst, for discovery of his True Nature will result in his True Death.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Chelsea Q. does it again!,
This review is from: Burning Shadows: A Novel of the Count Saint-Germain (Hardcover)
Once again Chelsea Quinn Yarbro has written a feast of a book. Her stories about Saint Germain have a lovely, lyrical quality, and this book is no different. The lonely, long-lived vampire, Saint Germain finds himself in a situation that isolates him from all of his loved ones. Without help, and in a precariously defended monastery, he has to navigate his way through a year under threat of invasion by the forces of Attila the Hun. Of course, he has a new love interest...Nicoris. She is certainly more interesting than some he has had, but ultimately, Nicoris is not as engaging as his better loves; the ones that stay with him.Fans of well-written, historically relevant fiction will love the gentle, absorbing story Chelsea Quinn Yarbro has crafted. Fans of Saint Germain will find one of her better stories about her gentleman vampire. Either way, it is a story to be savoured slowly, and consumed with respect for its making. I loved it.
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4.1 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews) 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Spectacular Look at the Huns,
By Tim Lasiuta "Comic Fan 42" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Burning Shadows: A Novel of the Count Saint-Germain (Hardcover)
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro has scored another triumph with "Burning Shadows".Sanctu-Germainios, now a Roman official in charge of Appulum Inferior, in the Dacia Superior, faces the deadly threat of Attila and his Huns head on. Retreating to the monastery of Sanctu-Eustacios, the Hermit, he and several hundred citizens and soldiers eke out an existence while waiting for the Huns to appear. Once they do, a deadly onslaught begins that leaves hundreds dead, and Germain fearing for his undead life. Taking in refugees from the Huns is both charitable, and dangerous. Amidst a group from Tsapoulos is a silver haired young woman who takes Germains' heart and with her own secret, endangers him. Between the Hun-Gaul-Goth threat, the interpersonal relationships between monks, soldiers, citizens, and Germain is difficult. I highly enjoyed a 'real' look at what a Hun invasion might look like and how it affected the brave, and not quite so. This is terror, from a 439AD perspective. Would you choose death? Or switch allegiances to save your life? Would you take your own life to save your soul, or pledge allegiance to a bloodthirsty leader? Yarbro gives us another masterful look at a time period we are not familiar with. You either walk away going 'wow', or wish you could write as well as she can. She clearly is deserving of all of her creditations and awards. I am in awe of her skill. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
terrific entry,
By Harriet Klausner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Burning Shadows: A Novel of the Count Saint-Germain (Hardcover)
In 438 C.E., Dom Feranescus Rakoczy Sanctu-Germainios is part of the Regional Guard of Apulum Inferior as the Huns flood Europe. His lover Atta Olivia Clemens flees the Carpathians for the relative safety of Constantinople, but though she begged him to accompany her, he felt an obligation to lead the fleeing villagers to a safer place.On the way to the isolated Sanctu-Eustachios monastery that prefers no visitors, Rakoczy meets Nicoris, who is also on the run from the Huns' horde too. They are attracted to one another from the onset. As the pair and hundreds of frightened peasants take refuge at the monastery, Rakoczy conceals his vampiric nature, but his lover learns of his True Nature. With the Huns closing in on them, Rakoczy fails to realize the biggest danger may come from within as she too has a dark secret might lead to his True Death inside these holy walls. This is a terrific entry that works on two fronts: a strong insightful look at those fearing the Huns horde and a romance between Saint Germain and his true love Nicoris. The story line brings to life villagers and Roman legionnaires who expect death and worse once the invincible army arrives. Adding to that profound look at the fifth century are the reclusive monks who believe god's predetermination means life and death has been doggedly resolved by the Maker so why worry about defense. Although the ending could have used more flesh on it so as to fully bring out the blood and guts of the final twist, fans will relish Saint Germain's latest bittersweet historical adventure. Harriet Klausner 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Vampire Romance Set During Hun Invasion,
By Lee Marshall "Lee" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Burning Shadows: A Novel of the Count Saint-Germain (Hardcover)
This Count Saint Germaine novel finds the Count helping refugees at a monastery preparing for the Hun invasion. I was a bit put off at first by the large amount of history and geography the author dumps on your head in the Author's Note, and by the unfamiliar Roman names. After I was into the book, however, I realized ...the depth of history and geography presented are not that pertinent to the story, and tried not to worry about the names.This would be a good Count St. Germain novel to start with, as it covers a bit of his history and the vampire mythology. It's not overly tragic, and is filled with characters doing their best in a difficult time, instead of some of the really venal and cruel villains you find in the other novels. |
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