States of Grace: A Novel of the Count Saint-Germain (St. Germain, 18)

From Publishers Weekly In Yarbro's rewarding 18th Saint-Germain novel (after 2004's Dark of the Sun ), religious conflict makes life dangerous for almost everyone in 1530 Europe, but publishing is a particularly hazardous undertaking. The agents of the doge are spying on Conte di Santo-Germano (as he's known in Venezia), due to his foreignness and role as a publisher. When the count travels from Italy to the Spanish Netherlands to protect his interests there, he leaves behind his lover, Pier-Ariana Salier, a talented musician and composer, confident that his vast wealth will provide for her; however, an embezzler, a clever spy who discovers Saint-Germain's true nature, has other ideas. Subtle intrigue plus details of daily life, publishing and music will keep fans turning the pages. Copyright ''© Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Review "Rewarding. Subtle intrigue plus details of daily life, publishing and music will keep fans turning the pages."--_Publishers Weekly_ on States of Grace "Among the best vampire tales around. Saint-Germain is no ordinary bloodsucker, and his adventures across history are compelling Yarbro's impeccable research brings Reformation Europe vividly to life.Yarbro skillfully builds plot and character through the interpretations of minor characters, both friends and enemies. Fans of historical fiction and vampire tales alike should be enthralled."--_Romantic Times BookClub Magazine_ Top Pick, 4 Р’Р... stars on _States of Grace _

it Is The Time Of The Reformation. Henry Viii's England Moves Toward Schism; Luther's Precepts Spread Through Europe Even As The Inquisition Strives To Wipe Out Any Hint Of Heresy.

franzicco Ragoczy Di Santo-germano-the Vampire Saint-germain-is A Successful Merchant Based In Venice. His Lavish Lifestyle And Rumored Cache Of Magnificent Jewels Have Attracted The Wrong Sort Of Attention, And Without Santo-germano's Noble-and Papal-connections, He Might Be Imprisoned, His Property Confiscated. Also Under Surveillance Is His Mistress, The Lovely And Talented Musician Pier-ariana Salier.

in The Spanish Netherlands, Ragoczy's Publishing Business Is Being Investigated By The Inquisition. Coming To The Aid Of His Employees, Ragoczy Becomes Tarred With The Brush Of Heresy, As Does Erneste Van Amsteljaxter, A Writer Whose Intelligence Ragoczy Finds Attractive. Ragoczy Does What He Can To Help Her, But Must Return To Venice When He Learns That His Fortune There Has Been Embezzled Away And That Pier-ariana Has Disappeared.

in Venice, Things Are Worse Than Santo-germano Expected. Not Only Has His Money Disappeared, So Has A Young Man Who Had Been Spying On The Vampire And His Mistress. Santo-germano Is Accused Of Kidnapping And Perhaps Murder. Another Spy Has Discovered Santo-germano's True Nature And Intends To Kill Him Before He Can Feast On All Of Venice!

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in Yarbro's Rewarding 18th Saint-germain Novel (after 2004's Dark Of The Sun), Religious Conflict Makes Life Dangerous For Almost Everyone In 1530 Europe, But Publishing Is A Particularly Hazardous Undertaking. The Agents Of The Doge Are Spying On Conte Di Santo-germano (as He's Known In Venezia), Due To His Foreignness And Role As A Publisher. When The Count Travels From Italy To The Spanish Netherlands To Protect His Interests There, He Leaves Behind His Lover, Pier-ariana Salier, A Talented Musician And Composer, Confident That His Vast Wealth Will Provide For Her; However, An Embezzler, A Clever Spy Who Discovers Saint-germain's True Nature, Has Other Ideas. Subtle Intrigue Plus Details Of Daily Life, Publishing And Music Will Keep Fans Turning The Pages. Agent, Irene Kraas. (sept.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Franzicco Ragoczy Di Santo-germano Is A Successful Merchant In Venice. His Lavish Lifestyle And Rumored Cache Of Magnificent Jewels Have Attracted The Wrong Sort Of Attention, And Without Santo-germano's Noble—and Papal—connections, He Might Be Imprisoned, His Property Confiscated. Also Under Surveillance Is The Vampire's Mistress, The Lovely And Talented Musician Pier-ariana Salier. Elsewhere, Ragoczy's Publishing Business Is Being Investigated By The Inquisition. Erneste Van Amsteljaxter, A Writer Whose Intelligence Ragoczy Finds Attractive, Is Tarred With The Brush Of Heresy. Ragoczy Is Trying To Help Her, When He Learns That Pier-ariana Has Disappeared. Back In Venice Santo-germano Finds That His Fortune Has Been Embezzled, And That He Is Accused Of Kidnapping, And Possibly Murdering, A Young Man Who Had Been Spying On The Vampire And His Mistress. Another Spy Has Discovered Santo-germano's True Nature And Intends To Kill Him Before He Can Feast On All Of Venice! At The Publisher's Request, This Title Is Being Sold Without Digital Rights Management Software (drm) Applied. "Franzicco Ragoczy di Santo-Germano is a successful merchant in Venice. His lavish lifestyle and rumored cache of magnificent jewels have attracted the wrong sort of attention, and without Santo-Germano's noble--and papal--connections, he might be imprisoned, his property confiscated. Also under surveillance is the vampire's mistress, the lovely and talented musician Pier-Ariana Salier. Elsewhere, Ragoczy's publishing business is being investigated by the Inquisition. Erneste van Amsteljaxter, a writer whose intelligence Ragoczy finds attractive, is tarred with the brush of heresy. Ragoczy is trying to help her, when he learns that Pier-Ariana has disappeared. Back in Venice Santo-Germano finds that his fortune has been embezzled, and that he is accused of kidnapping, and possibly murdering, a young man who had been spying on the vampire and his mistress. Another spy has discovered Santo-Germano's true nature and intends to kill him before he can feast on all of Venice!"--Amazon.com When his beloved mentor and lover are threatened by unscrupulous forces, the vampire Santo-Germano finds his attempts to save them compromised by the loss of his fortune, a kidnapping accusation, and a spy who has discovered his true nature This novel places the vampire St. Germain in Venice and Amsterdam during the Reformation. His fortune is embezzled, and his woman is left destitute, "Conte!" the young page Niccola exclaimed sleepily as he stumbled to his feet, nibbing his eyes and trying to appear fully awake.