The Vampyre
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the secret history of Lord Byron
Rejacketed and reissued in Abacus B format.
'The Secret History of Lord Byron' - a chilling and utterly compelling gothic fantasyInfamous poet Lord Byron comes to life with incendiary brilliance in this spellbinding blend of gothic imagination and documented fact. Wandering in the mountains of Greece, the supreme sensualist is drawn to the beauty of a mysterious fugitive slave; soon he is utterly entranced, and his fate is sealed. He embarks on a life of adventure even his genius could not have foreseen; chosen to enjoy powers beyond those any vampire has ever known, Byron traverses the centuries and enters a dark, intoxicating world of long-lost secrets, ancient arts and scorching excesses of evil. But Byron's gift is also his torment: an all-consuming thirst that withers life at the root, damning all those he loves.With its impeccable scholarship and breathtaking storytelling, THE VAMPYRE is a wonderful combination of fact and fantasy.Buy now!
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- ISBN: 9780349120461
- Author: Tom Holland
- Pub date: 01.08.07
- RRP: $49.99
- Format: Paperback / softback
Author
Tom Holland
Tom Holland is a novelist and historian. His novels include SUPPING WITH PANTHERS, DELIVER US FROM EVIL, ATTIS and THE SLEEPER IN THE SANDS. He is the author of the prizewinning works on classical history, RUBICON and PERSIAN FIRE. He lives in London.
Author Location: LondonSUPPING WITH PANTHERS (0349113637) / DELIVER US FROM EVIL (0349113610) / THE SLEEPER IN THE SANDS (0349112231) / RUBICON (034911563X) / PERSIAN FIRE (0349117179) (All L,B titles) and ATTISOther books by the author
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