Blurb
Born
into old money, Lily Ayres lives at Waverly, her family’s estate
situated at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Paris, Virginia.
She is a strange, small, almost mute, young woman who has no idea
that her father has given her to the Vampire King Krieger. Walter
Ayres is the King’s Keeper and part of a secret society of
historians who unearth, preserve, and attempt to understand relics of
long forgotten civilizations.
Lily
has never felt comfortable in the human world, but after she
suspiciously falls down a flight of stone steps, and is healed and
claimed by Krieger, she realizes there is another world. In this
Other Realm she feels a sense of belonging, and begins to untwine the
mysterious event which left her mentally and psychologically damaged.
When Walter disappears in England, Lily works with human and
supernatural beings to uncover his whereabouts. With each new
discovery, she is pulled deeper into the vortex of magic, intrigue,
and dark desires that permeates the supernatural world. The
revelations revealed unfold a story of deception and betrayal that
threaten to tear the thin veil between the supernatural and human
world asunder.
Excerpt
“Sire.”
Merlin bowed low. “I took the liberty of starting this evening’s
refreshments flowing.”
Krieger
had showered and changed before arriving in the main hall to receive
his subjects. He was a vampire who liked the clothes of this century
and wore a silk shirt with black slacks. His one concession to his
time was the sword strapped to his back, a gladius, which had served
him well these many centuries. It wasn’t that he felt he’d need
to use the weapon, but on formal occasion within his court, he liked
to remind his subjects that he was their ruler for a reason.
He
took the blood drink from Merlin, sipping it slowly while he walked
through the cavernous hall. Here and there were Roman marble statues
with eyes, hair, flesh, and clothes meticulously painted.
The
room stretched out in every direction and appeared to go on
indefinitely. This level was for his subjects to revel in the power
and wealth of their kingdom, much like the great cathedrals of old.
Before
leaving his chambers, he’d received a communiqué from the Elder.
He and his entourage would arrive at dawn. The Elder rarely traveled.
To have him come here, well, it did not bode well.
“Merlin,
prepare accommodations for the Elder.”
“Of
course,” Merlin said without emotion.
“Did
you foresee this?”
“The
Elder won’t stay long.”
Krieger
stopped.
“And
your brother arrives soon,” Merlin added.
“Henry,
here?”
Merlin
ran his hand down the ornate robe he wore for ceremonial occasions.
“Strange, his arrival at such a time.”
“We
live in strange times.”
Buy Last Keeper's Daughter now!
About Rebecca
Rebecca
Trogner lives in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia, and
frequently crosses the Blue Ridge Mountains that were the inspiration
for Krieger’s home. She always dreamed of being a writer, but got
sidetracked by the day-to-day adventures of life. With the
encouragement of her family, she has finished her first novel and is
currently writing the next book in The Last Keeper’s Daughter
series. Rebecca lives with her husband and stepson, and a rescue dog
named Giblet. To find out more about the author visit
www.rebeccatrogner.com.
Twitter:
@RTrogner
Website:
www.Rebeccatrogner.com
