1993 "First Edition"; signed by Anne Rice inside front (pic); Alfred A. Knopf publishers; very good condition of book and dust jacket.
 
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The suspense heightens as Rowan Mayfair, the central character, faces her greatest challenge. Lasher, a demonic being, pursues her relentlessly. His allure is dangerously seductive, yet deeply sinister. Rowan’s battle is not merely against Lasher but against her own desires. She grapples with a connection to him that transcends the ordinary. The danger he poses isn’t just physical; it delves into her spiritual essence. Rowan’s power has made her the target of Lasher’s ruthless ambitions. Her status as the queen of the Mayfair witches comes with its own burdens. She must fight not only for her life but for her lineage’s survival. Every step brings her closer to agonizing truths about her family’s history and dark secrets.