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The Fallen Blade: Act One of the Assassini (The Vampire Assassin Trilogy)
The Fallen Blade Act One of the Assassini - The Vampire Assassin Trilogy Author:Jon Courtenay Grimwood Venice is at the height of its power. In theory Duke Marco commands. But Marco is a simpleton, so his aunt and uncle rule in his stead. Within the Serene Republic, their word is law, but for all their influence, Venice?s fate still lies in other hands . . . Lady Giulietta is the Duke?s cousin. She enjoys greater privilege than many can even ... more »dream of, but her status will demand a terrible price. Atilo Il Mauros is head of the Assassini, the shadow army that enforces Venice?s will ? both at home and abroad. Prince Leopold is the bastard son of the German emperor and leader of the krieghund ? the only force in Venice more feared than Atilo?s assassins. And then there is Atilo?s angel-faced apprentice. Only a boy, Tycho is already stronger and faster than any man has a right to be. He can see in the dark, but sunlight burns him. It is said that he drinks blood.« less