by Anne Rice
Part of The Vampire Chronicles, book 8
First published 2001
Marius, one of the oldest vampires, has walked the earth for centuries, searching for his lost love Pandora and his maker, the ancient Egyptian queen Maharet. From ancient Rome to Renaissance Italy, Marius's story intertwines with other immortal beings, including the captivating Bianca and the Vampire Armand. As Marius navigates the sordid secrets and shifting alliances of the vampire world, he must confront his own nature and the chains that bind him to the past. In this sweeping Gothic tale, the eternal quest for love and power collides with the timeless pull of blood and gold.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Rome, Italy
Period: Ancient, Renaissance
480 pages · Unbound · Alfred A. Knopf