A Dangerous Climate: A Novel of The Count Saint-Germain (St. Germain)
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (982 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0765319810 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
When a man shows up claiming to be the Count Saint-Germain, the vampire must figure out how to protect his title and wealth without revealing either his true identity or his True Nature.. Petersburg out of swampland. Representatives of the heads of all European states are living in tiny, frigid, wooden homes as they jockey for power and influence over the Czar. The vampire Count Saint-Germain, disguised as a missing Hungarian nobleman, is on a spy mission in the heart of Czarist Russia. Almost by the power of his will alone, it seems, Peter the Great is wrestling the city that will one day be St
. Benevolent vampire Saint-Germain plays both sides, contributing engineering suggestions to the czar's efforts and intelligence reports to the Polish monarchy. As usual, several difficulties threaten to expose his secret identity, and he battles ignorant and superstitious opposition to his enlightened teaching and doctoring skills. Petersburg from the swamps and spearhead the modernizing of his nation. From Publishers Weekly Rich with historical detail and intrigue, Yarbro's 21st Count Saint-Germain novel (after 2007's Borne in Blood) unfolds in 18th-century Russia at the height of Peter the Great's effort to wrest St. Though sluggishly paced in spots and minimally supernatural, this meticulously researched entry deftly displays Yarbro's ambitions to use her vampire hero as a lens to focus on the best and worst of human behavior throughout history. (Oct.)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved
"A subtle treasure" according to Mythadventures. This is the 21st novel in Yarbro's long running Saint-Germain series. I've been reading the series since the very first one was published back in 1978. I would venture to say that after so long I know the Count well. Throughout the series he is a monster, and yet he is . Great new St. Germain series novel. I'm very pleased with the prompt shipment and perfect condition of the book. I bought two, actually, one for me and one for a friend. We are both delighted with the book. Love the Chelsea Quinn Yarbro series.. Fascinating setting, but story could have been better I am writing this review from the perspective of someone who is interested in 18th century history and Russia, rather than a dedicated fan of Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's Saint-Germain series. I found A Dangerous Climate entertaining, but ultimately disappointing.Yarbro gives