Items related to A Taste of Blood Wine
1918. A First World War battlefield becomes the cosmic battleground for two vampires, as Karl von Wultendorf struggles to free himself from his domineering maker, Kristian.
1923. Charlotte Neville watches as her father, a Cambridge professor, fills Parkland Hall with guests for her sister Madeleine's 18th birthday party. Among them is his handsome new research assistant Karl - the man Madeleine has instantly decided will be her husband. Charlotte, shy and retiring, is happy to devote her life to her father and her dull fiance Henry - until she sees Karl ...
For Charlotte, it is the beginning of a deadly obsession that sunders her from her sisters, her father and even her dearest friend. As their feverish passion grows, Karl faces the dilemma he fears the most. Only by deserting Charlotte can his passion for her blood be conquered. Only by betraying her can he protect her from the terrifying attentions of Kristian - for Kristian has decided to teach Karl a lesson in power, by devouring Charlotte.
1923. Charlotte Neville watches as her father, a Cambridge professor, fills Parkland Hall with guests for her sister Madeleine's 18th birthday party. Among them is his handsome new research assistant Karl - the man Madeleine has instantly decided will be her husband. Charlotte, shy and retiring, is happy to devote her life to her father and her dull fiance Henry - until she sees Karl ...
For Charlotte, it is the beginning of a deadly obsession that sunders her from her sisters, her father and even her dearest friend. As their feverish passion grows, Karl faces the dilemma he fears the most. Only by deserting Charlotte can his passion for her blood be conquered. Only by betraying her can he protect her from the terrifying attentions of Kristian - for Kristian has decided to teach Karl a lesson in power, by devouring Charlotte.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Freda Warrington is a British author best known for her epic fantasy, vampire and supernatural novels. Four of her novels have been nominated for the British Fantasy Society's Best Novel Award. Dracula the Undead won the Dracula Society's 1997 Children of the Night Award. Her novel Elfland won the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award in the Fantasy Novel Category 2009.
Review:
"if you are in the mood for a well-written “classic” and “classy” read with in-depth character studies and old school qualities that touch upon the mystical domain between science and religion then Warrington’s work might just be your cup of English." - Igor’s Lab
"A great read. Highly recommended." - Nerds in Babeland
"Warrington’s writing forms vivid, crisp, images of the characters inhabiting her book." - Atomic Moo
"This book leaves my hands highly recommended, and I look forward to continuing on with the sequel" - SF Signal
"A great book to spend a weekend with" - Killer Aphrodite
"A very enjoyable book!! I fully recommend giving it a read." - Nerd in the City
"Warrington is a fantastic author...Her writing is nothing short of incredible." - Bookworm Blues
"It'll remind you of how good, thrilling and romantic vampire novels can be. It has everything you could ever hope for from an entertaining vampire novel: horror, suspense, romance, passion, plot twists, supernatural elements and captivating storytelling." - Rising Shadow
"A great read. Highly recommended." - Nerds in Babeland
"Warrington’s writing forms vivid, crisp, images of the characters inhabiting her book." - Atomic Moo
"This book leaves my hands highly recommended, and I look forward to continuing on with the sequel" - SF Signal
"A great book to spend a weekend with" - Killer Aphrodite
"A very enjoyable book!! I fully recommend giving it a read." - Nerd in the City
"Warrington is a fantastic author...Her writing is nothing short of incredible." - Bookworm Blues
"It'll remind you of how good, thrilling and romantic vampire novels can be. It has everything you could ever hope for from an entertaining vampire novel: horror, suspense, romance, passion, plot twists, supernatural elements and captivating storytelling." - Rising Shadow
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPan Books
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 0330318772
- ISBN 13 9780330318778
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages360
- Rating
(No Available Copies)
Search Books: Create a WantIf you know the book but cannot find it on AbeBooks, we can automatically search for it on your behalf as new inventory is added. If it is added to AbeBooks by one of our member booksellers, we will notify you!
Create a Want