Recently released in France, When the King falls is already a bestseller in Germany. Discover the new fantasy romance published by Comet.
When the King Falls is a novel for adults, published in French on 25 September 2024. It is the beginning of a fantasy duology written by German author Marie Niehoff. She sets the scene with a gothic and mysterious feel, while maintaining a modern context.
A peaceful journey
We are in contemporary London, and yet society is ruled by vampires. Resistance groups have even formed among oppressed humans to overthrow the crown and regain their rights. Florence is a member of one of these organisations, and is determined to play her part to the bitter end. To protect the humans, avenge her family and bring peace.
Every year, King Benedict chooses a new blood bride. She stays with him for a whole year, within the palace walls. But none of them really talks about the experience, so rumours are rife. What is really happening to her? How is this monster using her? How far will she go for popularity and money ?
Bloody love ?
At the winter solstice, a ceremony is held for the king to choose his new blood bride. Florence takes part, and once she’s chosen, there’s no turning back. Her aim? To seduce Benedict in order to kill him, six months later, the only way she knows how. With a silver dagger in his heart.
She has to be cool-headed if she is not to give in to her emotions. The reader witnesses her doubts, her thoughts, her loneliness and her weaknesses. But she remains a strong woman who never stops fighting, against herself and for herself, torn between feelings and political conflicts.
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