In seventeenth-century Winterbourne, Ivan Lockhart's mastery at escaping death has become legendary. But when tragedy strikes during a winter hunt and Ivan's triumph over death leads to his brother's demise, his soul becomes lost in the depths of despair. Only the promise of a love defiant of the bounds of propriety can save him from his sins as he embarks on the Grand Tour's adventure. In the dawn of Venetian splendor, amidst powdered wigs, luxurious masks embedded in pearls and the alluring sights of casinos and theaters, one of the most ancient lineages of vampires lurks in the shadows, the Sartie Mangiatori. Ivan's search to unveil the mystery behind the death of his brother will lead him to Dristan Bray, a man who is not what he seems and has much more to offer than what Ivan first bargained for as he poses to him the dreaded question: "Is true love more powerful than the promise of eternity?" The choice he must make will lead him to an unexpected journey through the darkest corners of Europe's elite destinations, as well as a pilgrimage to the remotest depths of the human heart. * * * * * * * * "A magical ride across seventeenth-century Europe, where the heart's deepest desires entangle with the wonders of the dawn of Enlightenment and ancient legend."

Fantasy/dark photomanipulation. Concept: A mother to all butterflies. Her ribcage being their aviary protecting her heart/their chrysalis. A kiss sets them free.

Su nombre era Arabella. Tal vez esto te sonará estúpidamente chiché. Incluso ya cansado. Pero te pido que le des una oportunidad. Tienes que escucharme. Tienes que ver lo que te voy a contar. Arabella tenía los ojos azules como galaxias. —Ella intentó matarme... Arabella tenía una inocencia como cualquier niña. —¿Que diablos quieres de mi? Arabella fue asesinada. —¡Déjame en paz! Arabella quiere venganza. —¡No¡ ¡por favor¡ no me lastimes... Arabella quiere arrastrar al infierno al causante de su muerte. Así tengan que morir o tenga que llevarse con ella a ese grupo de chicos que ahora habitan en esa cabaña.

I write to verbally seduce your mind and soul