Books matching: rossetti family
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Save:Hide Me Among the Graves is a historical fantasy novel that serves as a sequel to The Stress of Her Regard by Tim Powers. Set in London during the mid-nineteenth century, the story revolves around the Rossetti family, poets Christina and Gabriel Dante Rossetti, who are battling Nephilic vampires that were once banished by Romantic poets Byron and Shelley. The narrative follows a complex and compelling plot, involving a mix of historical figures, supernatural horrors, and a unique take on the vampire legend. Powers seamlessly weaves together elements of history, fantasy, and horror, creating a richly detailed and immersive setting that captures the essence of Victorian London.
The writing style of Tim Powers in Hide Me Among the Graves is praised for its blending of historical events with supernatural elements, creating a gripping and inventive vampire tale. The characters, including the Rossetti family, an ex-prostitute named Adelaide, and a veterinarian named John Crawford, are caught up in a dangerous battle against the resurrected Nephilim vampires, leading to a thrilling narrative that keeps readers engaged throughout the novel.
WYCH STREET WAS two rows of tall old houses facing each other across a narrow pavement now dusted with snow, just north of the broad lanes of the Strand and only a few streets from the line of arches ...
(Also, see 77 recommendations for the series The Stress of Her Regard )
