Communion Blood: A Novel of the Count Saint-Germain

by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro

Book Overview

Olivia Atta Clemens, Saint-Germain's love from the days of Imperial Rome, has died the True Death and left her lavish estates to her servant, Niklos Aurilios, but they have been claimed by a young noble who says he is the long-lost son of Olivia's dead husband. Saint-Germain may not be able to convince a court of Niklos's rights without revealing Olivia's true nature, and therefore, his own.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312867948
• ISBN13: 9780312867942
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Tor Books
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Experience

The book arrived two days after I ordered it and it was in mint condition. Highly recommended Seller.

darkness that is not so dark

I have followed Saint-Germain now for over 15 years. I fell in love with the vampire and the historical settings and people that Yarbro placed her vampire in and around. For a while there Saint-Germain was silent, and when the novels once again started coming forth, I was extremely happy. Unfortunately, the stories and situations that were written about were so extremely dark and depressing that it still takes me a long time to build up the courage to begin a new Saint-Germain book. I am very happy to say that Communion Blood and Blood Roses were extremely wonderful to read. Not that there wasn't darkness because there is in abundance especially where the Roman Catholic Church touches. However, there is a great deal of hope that shines through in Saint-Germain and those that touch his life which was very unlike what was portrayed in Mansions of Darkness, Better in the Dark, or even Tempting Fate. I would highly recommend this book not only for the historical accuracy and removed-blinders look at the power that the Roman Catholic Church wielded, but for a real glimpse of why Saint-Germain still remains even more human than many of us today.

Another great Saint-Germain novel!

Even 30 years dead, no-nothing men are still trying to run Olivia Clemen's unLife and those of her associates. She wrote an iron-clad will, making Niklos her beneficiary. (He's a ghoul, not a vampire, whose been with her 1600 years, not 1300, as one of the pros said...) But some jerk affiliated with the Church just wants to take it all from her and Niklos _again._ Saint-Germain prevents this, but isn't so successful in all his endeavors. I liked particularly the opera subplot with Scarlatti. And, as always, the rich detail.

must read for any yarbro fan!

Great read, will not be dissappointed by Sanct Germain's latest adventure

Another winner starring everyone's favorite vampire

In the seventeenth century Rome, Atta Olivia Clemens death leaves her vast estate to her loyal servant Niklos Aurilios. However, Ahrent Julius Rothofen challenges the will by claiming he is the son of Olivia's spouse. By virtual of that relationship, he inherits the estate. Niklos turns to Olivia's long term friend Count Saint-Germain for help. The Count knows that his cherished Olivia had no husband. However, Ahrent is part of Archbishop Walmund's retinue, which means he has powerful connections. That threat fails to deter the honorable vampire who alienates the Archbishop further when he helps a young lady escape from marrying the brother of the holy man. Though he knows he needs to show more caution, Saint-Germain continues to do what he feels is right in spite of the danger posed by the Church. The latest entry in the long running Saint-Germain novels continues the excellence of its predecessors. The story line remains fresh due to the emphasis on the characters and the era rather than just another vampire tale. The myriad of tidbits woven into the plot adds a historical feel rarely seen in a novel. Chelsea Quinn Yarbro keeps her lead protagonist from becoming stale almost as if this is his first appearance, but he still retains his basic charming traits. Ms. Yarbro continues her tradition of providing the best of the "vampiric" tales because she understands it's not the gore or a bushel of victims. It's the authenticity that counts.Harriet Klausner