Historical Fiction
Roman Dusk
2008·352 pages
In crumbling Rome, vampire Count Saint-Germain faces corruption and forbidden love amid political chaos.
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In crumbling Rome, vampire Count Saint-Germain faces corruption and forbidden love amid political chaos.
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For years, I'd heard about Yarbro's vampire series and how it foreshadowed the sexy vampire but without the angst or sexism. Recently I've started reading the books and while the sexy, non-angsty, and egalitarian part is true, I've been disappointed in terms of the story being able to hold my attention and in terms of the historical content. "Roman Dusk" is set up as St
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Romance & sex
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Frequent sexual scenes with explicit descriptions; a central romance with intense passion. Brief implications of sexual coercion tied to societal norms; not explicit.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence depicting societal decay and personal conflicts; some graphic moments.
Profanity
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Minimal use of strong language; contextually appropriate for historical setting.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol in social settings; not a central theme.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Recurring themes of early Christianity; conflicts over beliefs and conversion.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Minor occult elements tied to vampire lore; not a dominant focus.
Political content
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Moderate focus on political intrigue and corruption in ancient Rome.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depictions of systemic suffering and familial conflict in a decaying society. Brief implications of sexual coercion tied to societal norms; not explicit.
Other
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