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Jacqueline Lepore (Author)
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March 23, 2010

The Extraordinary Adventures of Emma Andrews, Victorian Lady and Vampire Hunter

"Though it is many decades later, it all comes back to me; back to those early days when the terror was new and I was dangerously untrained. When I was young and did not yet know I had a secret . . ."

Twenty-five-year-old widow Emma Andrews grew up in the shadow of her mother's madness, so when she arrives at Dulwich Manor in the midst of a mysterious plague and soon thereafter begins to see specters, her family fears fate has finally caught up with her. But one guest among them knows Emma's visions are more than a trick of the mind. Valerian Fox has hunted the great vampire lord Marius through time and across continents, and he knows Emma has a remarkable destiny. She is Dhampir—a vampire hunter.

Surrounded by those who would use her powers for their own ends, Emma does not know who to trust or what she can believe. But when her young cousin is marked for death, she must embrace the terrible inheritance that lies in her very blood to save those she loves.

An extraordinary saga of courage, love, duty, and honor, of darkest destiny and ancient evil . . . and of the shadow of the Dracula himself. It begins.


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*Starred Review* Lepore’s debut novel, the first in the Emma Andrews Victorian gothic mystery series, has a deliciously macabre feel, and renders vampires horrific rather than romantic. When Emma, a 23-year-old widow, attends an extended house party at a cousin’s estate in Wiltshire, she discovers a terrible evil stalking Henrietta, her cousin’s child. Other guests include her estranged and newly pregnant younger half-sister; her brother-in-law, Sebastian; and Valerian Fox, an acquaintance of her host. Emma finds a malevolent presence in a hawthorn, and discovers Henrietta has been communicating with a ghostly presence, that the plague is striking, and learns that she is facing a different evil. A failed attempt to vanquish the vampire sends Emma into exile in a Benedictine monastery in France, home to a library where she may uncover what it is she needs to save Henrietta. The rural Victorian setting is evocative, and the vampire threat palpable. While Lepore’s tale does come to a nail-biting climax, her compelling characters are not finished with their missions, and so will continue their vampire slaying in future books, which will surely please readers. --Diana Tixier Herald

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“An atmospheric, gothic tale that immediately grabs readers . . . unforgettable.” (Kathryn Smith, USA Today bestselling author )

“Lepore captures attention with a well-crafted vampire/Gothic. The plot is mesmerizing and the characters wonderfully portrayed, embracing readers so well they will easily surrender their disbelief. This stellar novel will have you clamoring for more.” (Romantic Times BOOKclub )

“Deliciously macabre . . . The rural Victorian setting is evocative, and the vampire threat palpable. While Lepore’s tale does come to a nail-biting climax, her compelling characters are not finished with their missions, and so will continue their vampire slaying in future books, which will surely please readers.” (Booklist (starred review) )

“Old-fashioned vampire fiction--with a little postmodern feminist updating--makes a comeback . . . Lepore successfully captures the mood of traditional gothic fiction, complete with soggy moors, murky religious orders, ancient ruins, dark secrets, and plenty of general mystical weirdness, and complements it with a strong female protagonist. (Publishers Weekly )

Product Details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; 1 edition (March 23, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 006187812X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061878121
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,458,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent New Series, May 22, 2010
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I'm lucky enough to live in a place with a great library system, its librarians unabashed paranormal fans. I read (and write) a lot of vampire books, usually exploring them for free before I decide to purchase. So, I routinely scan the new acquisitions and place them on hold for myself. Most of the new bloodsucker literature falls into the range of adequate, some entertaining-but-not-purchase-worthy, and occasionally one stands out. I rarely write reviews, because my taste in books is unique and 99% of the books others enjoy, leave me cold. But I did savor this story. In the second half of the book, I found myself anxious as I turned the pages. The horror of the monsters caused my heart to pound. The main female character is intelligent and resourceful, while at the same time a flawed reflection of her limiting/limited (for women) time period. The cast of characters is appealing. Even the annoying, pouting sister. The writing is compelling and high-quality. "Descent into Dust" reminded me of Susan Squires' book, "The Companion," with its excellent historical research and evil vampires. I very much look forward to Lepore's second book in this series.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Book, July 9, 2010
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Descent into Dust by Jacqueline Lepore is a rare and wonderful find. This is an intriguing story, often eloquently told and in the first person, with interesting and deep supporting characters (each with their own demons), a dark and creepy vampire villain you will love to hate, and an extraordinary and unlikely heroine (vampire hunter) that embraces her destiny with a calm assertiveness that Cesar Millan would be proud of. Truth be told, I am not a big vampire person, (although I admit to racing home from school in my youth to watch Dark Shadows) and not a fan of the modern sexy vampire who deep inside is really a nice guy, but I am a fan of extraordinary story telling and this tale had me hooked from the first foreboding paragraph. This is not your typical vampire story. While there is the requisite ominous manor house and dreary English countryside (why would anyone want to live there?), Lepore cleverly ties in local lore and historical legends and myths, and weaves in some dark secrets of the Catholic church (a touch of the da Vinci Code?). She also has assembled an interesting supporting cast of characters, each with a real presence and depth and dark secrets of their own. There is Valarian Fox (the mysterious, seasoned, and of course handsome vampire hunter), Father Luke (you gotta love a haunted warrior priest) and of course the rather flamboyant Sebastian (the sister Emma never had), who is Emma's confidant and lightens the mood for her (and us) but is stronger than he appears. In short, I couldn't put it down and my only disappointment is that I have to wait for the next installment. I like rooting for good against evil, and love epic quests (Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Stand), and this has all the ingredients of a great one. With such strong story telling, an intriguing and resourceful heroine, and a great cast of characters, I think this will be a fun ride.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Descent into Dust, November 5, 2011
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I really enjoyed this book, differs from the average "vampire hunter" genre, and I found the historical descriptions very well researched. I'm not reading her next book and look forward to more character development and challenges Emma and Co. must over come.
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