The Premise
Before Lenobia is marked, changed and becomes the Equestrian teacher at the House of Night she had a life.
It all started in Evreux, France in the year 1788. Lenobia is an illegitimate daughter of a rich Baron. The 16 year-old Lenobia is a human at this point and has many issues. Her half-sister Cecile is a spoiled brat. Cecile is about to be sent off to America to be married a man she doesn't know, so when Cecile gets very sick and dies Lenobia's mother wants her to take Cecile's place so that she can have a good life. At first Lenobia is confused and desperate to stay with her mother, but her mother convinces Lenobia to go. She agrees because there is an evil bishop who has his eyes on her and is skilled in Dark magic. This unscrupulous bishop is going to be sent on the ship also, which Lenobia and her mother do not know beforehand. This eight weeks are going to be long ones for her which may bring a little danger, forbidden romance, and even a couple horses.
My Reaction
Beware this book does have a little bit of romance. Lenobia and, a slave, Martin fall in love on the ship. They meet one day when the smell of hay, horses, and the fear of being discovered by the bishop brings her down to the animals. She then meets Martin tending to his master/father's horses,and she immediately falls in love with him. For Lenobia this is heaven on earth. I thought that the way they met was really cute. Also I think that this plays a big role in their relationship. When they reach the mainland Lenobia and Martin are spilt up (at this point everyone knows that she is not Cecile). By the time that the boat is docked on shore Lenobia is coughing very hard (she is about to get marked which means you are going to become a fledgling vampire). The group notices that she is lagging behind and as they try to support her she collapses. So the nuns decide that the Bishop should bring her into the barn until they get help, fortunately the bishop didn't do anything to her, and Martin shows up and finds her.
SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!
When Martin finds Lenobia he is not afraid instead he asks the tracker if he is the consort of a vampire (soo cute!!!) sadly he is not because Lenobia is only a fledgling. Just then the bishop enters the barn that contains Martin, Lenobia, and her tracker. Unscrupulously the bishop lights the barn on fire. Martin is still in there and cannot be saved. Lenobia and her tracker exit the barn safely though, and Lenobia then vows she will never love any other man (the title). Lenobia is left heartbroken but she keeps living for him her true love.
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