Where are the Carpathians? I asked myself, as I began reading this book.
But as I continued I realized that there was some kind of connection to a previous book I had read in the Dark Series, Dark Symphony. Antonietta Scarletti, Byron Justicano’s life mate is the descendant of
Nicoletta and Giovanni Scarletti whose story this book is about.
Whilst I am not a lover of historical romance I persevered and I was quite surprised – I actually enjoyed this book. It’s a romance story filled with twists and turns, danger, passion, intrigue, suspense, a family curse …more about that later…..which keeps an hold on you until you turn the last page.
The gothic elements are really scary….the Palazzo Della Morte with its dark turrets, evil looking gargoyles and strange and scary characters that live there it’s not a place one would like to visit!!!! And not forgetting the Scarletti Curse where every woman a Scarletti loves will die. The settings in this story are absolutely fabulous….the descriptions are amazing…you almost feel you are there, right there where everything is happening.
Nicoletta, the local healer in the village is summoned by the owner, Don Giovanni Scarletti to the castle to heal his niece who is dying from suspected food poisoning.
Both are strongly drawn to each other and thought she resists her feelings when returning to her village, she cannot deny Giovanni’s request to marry her.
She is such an interesting heroine – strong, passionate, independent, courageous and not afraid to stand up to obstacles in her life.
Giovanni is a very interesting hero…tall, dark and handsome both strong and gentle who will fight the evil that threatens to kill not only him but the women he loves.
The connection between the two is really fabulous and their journey together keeps you on tenterhooks.
You are kept guessing until the end….great writing, great characters.
Christine Feehan has such an incredible imagination…I love her writing.
Don’t miss this book. Even though it’s not part of the Dark Series it’s still a great read.
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