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In the Face of Death An Historical Horror Novel
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Rating: 3.8/5 from 5 reviews So glad to have Madeline againYarbro in Peak FormIn the Face of Death tells the story of Madeline's journey to the US, her involvement in the Civil War, and her studies of the Native Americans. A wonderful and moving story. In the St. Germain canon (he's in the book, but in a minor role.) In print in April 2004...Madelaine de Montalia, vampiress lover of Yarbro's Saint Germaine, journeys to pre Civil War America to discover and record the Native American culture. This quest will bring her more than she bargained for; an adulterous love affair with a man seen by some as a hero, and by others as a villain worse than any vampire, Tecumseh Sherman. This mortal inflames a passion unknown to Madelaine, but she knows the love is doomed. He is mortal, and married. Yet, this love will haunt her, even decades later. ** Told in both first and third person, this novel stands alone. The style is not unlike that of Anne Rice's LeStat and offers an unusual perspective on the Civil War, that of the Indian. That facet alone might intrigue readers interested in history. ** Reviewed by Amanda Killgore. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Madeline is bold and steadfast in the face of Danger and Death.
Her first true love since becoming Vampiric is with W. Tecumseh Sherman who she meets prior to the Civil War in San Francisco. She is taking a break in her cross country studies of the various American Indian tribes traditions and belief. She felt compelled to record this living history prior to the well meaning White influence. Her interest greatly upsets Tecumseh and their banter all through their relationship is lively.
She leaves San Francisco to continue her studies in the Southwest and is eventually escorted even further Southeast. She doesn't leave in time and finds with her Indian friends refuge in an abandoned Mill. The Mill become a hospital of sorts and a home for orphan children who just show up.
They are reunited when Sherman visits some of his wounded who are in the care of the "French Angel". Little did he know it was Madeline aiding both the Norther and Southern wounded.
As always Chelsea Quinn Yarbro has given us an insight into history as seen through the eyes of her vamparic characters.
Thank You Quinn for another wonderful and rereadable tale.