"Beautiful adult fairy tale"
The French soil runs blood red from the battles between
monarchs Henry VI and Louis VIII. The English king holds
Paris thanks to the power of Lucifer de Morte and his
brothers who take what they want including using innocents
for bloody entertainment. On the eve of Seraphim d'Ange's
wedding, Lucifer and his minions attack the castle killing
everyone but the bride and her servant Baldwin. She resolves to kill de Morte and his relatives, which
would free France from the evil hold he has on the
nation. Seraphim dons black battle gear of a knight and
kills two of the de Morte kin. She also meets the
mysterious Dominique St. Juste who informs her that he is
her protector when she goes off to kill the rest of her
enemies. Two more de Mortes taste death, but Seraphim
knows her biggest challenge waits her with Lucifer in the
wings. Seraphim are one of the Powers that reside in heaven, but
can be reborn on earth to battle the minion of the
Fallen. Whether the heroine is one of these angelic souls
is up to the reader, but clearly she has been reborn after
the massacre to avenge her family. She falls in love with
Dominique, a fairy sent to protect his beloved. History,
fantasy, and romance are cleverly blended into a creative
beautiful adult fairy tale that will charm an enthralled
audience. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted April 24, 2004
SummaryWinter, 1433 -- and Joan d'Arc's ashes still glow with
unsettled embers . . .
In a land where the battle between Good and Evil is always
near, the Black Knight's silver sword fells enemies with
silent grace. The Knight has sworn that fallen angel
Lucifer de Morte and his cruel brotherhood will pay for the
reign of terror wrought upon France -- and upon the d'Ange
family where nearly all had died a terrible death. All but
one . . .
Yet the Knight's hard-won battles and dented armor hide a
larger secret. For "he" is actually Seraphim d'Ange. She is
traveling to de Morte's demesnes, executing his demon
henchmen along the way. Now, aided by Baldwin, a family
retainer, and San Juste, a mysterious stranger who knows
far too much about the puissance of both heaven and hell,
Sera grows closer and closer to her final target.
Yet little does she know that there is at least one more
aspect of power she herself holds . . .
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