{"product_id":"9780765317148","title":"Borne in Blood : A Novel of the Count Saint-Germain","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBorne in Blood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Chelsea Quinn Yarbro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBorne in Blood\u003c\/i\u003e is the landmark twentieth volume of the Saint-Germain cycle.  Historically accurate, these deeply emotional novels have a devoted readership.    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe year is 1817.  In Switzerland, the Count has become intrigued by the work of an Austrian noble who is investigating the properties of blood, a subject always of key interest to a vampire.  But when the noble's beautiful young ward fixates sexually on the Count, the vampire fears that it is his blood the Austrian will be most interested in!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Saint-Germain is a compelling figure, more appealing than the modern vampires of Anne Rice and Laurell K. Hamilton.” —\u003ci\u003eRomantic Times BOOKreviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Saint-Germain is a cultured and compassionate figure, occupied with the spread of knowledge through publishing and the child custody struggles of his lover, Hero Corvosaggio.  [The relationship between] Saint-Germain and Hero is explored in fine-grained emotional as well as physical details.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on Borne in Blood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“One of her finest.  Sensuous scenes are lush with language.  Meticulous attention to historic detail and vivid writing bring an ancient era to life.  Unlike most generic vampire novels that can be quaffed in a quick if entertaining gulp, this book should be savored like fine wine.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review) on Roman Dusk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780765317148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40654176846030,"sku":"9780765317148","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_e8b70dcc-4470-4003-bbe4-880d1761d56e.jpg?v=1639360827","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780765317148","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}