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Marius, a golden-haired vampire and former Roman Senator who was transformed by Druids, reveals the secrets of his two-thousand-year existence. As mentor to Lestat and protector of the ancient vampires Akasha and Enkil, he recounts his journey from Imperial Rome through the Renaissance to the modern world. The story explores his long history and his pursuit of justice against other ancient vampires.
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Imagine traveling through 2,000 years of history alongside a vampire who mentored Lestat himself, experiencing everything from Roman emperors to Renaissance art to modern-day vampire politics. Readers will devour the secrets Marius uncovers about ancient vampire societies, the pulse-pounding moments when he confronts other immortal beings, and the surprising tenderness between characters who have loved each other for centuries. If your teen devoured the Vampire Chronicles and craved more depth into Marius's mysterious past, this book delivers that epic backstory they have been waiting for. With its sophisticated vocabulary and complex themes, this 186,997-word novel is perfect for high school students in grades 10-12 who love dark fantasy and historical fiction.