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
"Earns its place as a read that is at once historically enlightening as well as sinfully adventurous. The account of the vampire's life intertwined with Old World history will satisfy the appetite of the most thirsty adventure seeker. This is one vampire novel that will leave the reader wanting more. Humanity, kindness and wit all combine to make Yarbro's vampire a most convincing character."--Rapport on Come Twilight
"A wonderfully entertaining book."--Gahan Wilson in Realms of Fantasy on Come Twilight
"Well-written and evocative with an exciting setting, this novel will thrill. Readers of the vampire genre unfamiliar with Saint-Germain would do well to discover this unusual, compelling creature of the night."--Romantic Times Bookclub on Midnight Harvest
"Yarbro's latest installment featuring her compassionate and sophisticated vampire hero offers a rich, detailed look at a complex time in Europe's history. With its appeal to both series followers and fans of period fantasy, this belongs in most major dark fantasy collections."
--Library Journal on Communion Blood
"An intriguing historical, supernatural thriller/romance that is so genre blended it will effortlessly entertain lovers of all genres. Her characters come to life on the pages as they dance a deadly dance in the reader's mind. I would recommend this book to lovers of varied genres not limited to horror or romance but all-inclusive of the two, and anything in between."--Midwest Book Review on Midnight Harvest
"A bewitching tale. Once again Saint-Germain does not disappoint in his amazing devices and disguises. And once again, avid readers of the series have cause to hope that he will never know true death."--The Washington Post on Come Twilight
