The White City
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Author Description
For centuries, the White City has graced the banks of the Moskva River. But in the early years of a twentieth century not quite analogous to our own, a creature even more ancient than Moscow's fortress heart has entered its medieval walls. In the wake of political success and personal loss, the immortal detective Don Sebastien de Ulloa has come to Moscow to choose his path amid the embers of war between England and her American colonies. Accompanied by his court--the forensic sorcerer Lady Abigail Irene and the authoress Phoebe Smith--he seeks nothing but healing and rest. But Moscow is both jeweled and corrupt, and when you are old there is no place free of ghosts, and Sebastien is far from the most ancient thing in Russia...
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
An immortal detective arrives in early 20th-century Moscow seeking peace, only to be drawn into a web of ancient corruption and lingering war. Don Sebastien de Ulloa, accompanied by his companions Lady Abigail Irene and Phoebe Smith, seeks solace in Moscow after political upheaval and personal loss. However, the city, a place of both beauty and decay, harbors secrets older than its walls. Sebastien finds himself entangled in a conflict that predates his own long existence, confronting forces that challenge his quest for tranquility.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- The narrative is set in an alternate early 20th-century Moscow.
- The protagonist, Don Sebastien de Ulloa, is an immortal detective.
- Sebastien is accompanied by Lady Abigail Irene, a forensic sorcerer, and Phoebe Smith, an authoress.
- The story involves political intrigue and the aftermath of war between England and its American colonies.
- Ancient creatures and corruption are present within Moscow's medieval walls.
- Sebastien is seeking healing and rest but finds himself embroiled in the city's mysteries.
- The narrative explores themes of age, memory, and the persistence of the past.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
The premise suggests a rich blend of historical fantasy and mystery, with a focus on atmosphere and character. The setting of an alternate early 20th-century Moscow provides a unique backdrop for exploring themes of ancient power and lingering conflict. The presence of an immortal detective and his specialized companions indicates a narrative that will likely balance investigative elements with supernatural intrigue. Readers can expect a story that delves into the hidden histories and enduring secrets of a city steeped in lore.
Page Count:
189
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
ISBN-10:
1596063238
ISBN-13:
9781596063235
Fantasy
Fiction
Mystery
Historical Fiction
