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Melding the supernatural and the historical, a thrilling novel of vampires set in the Napoleonic wars.
In June 1812, Napoleon's massive grande armée began its invasion of Russia, and the imperial Russian army, massively outnumbered and out maneuvered, was forced to retreat. But a handful of Russian officers — veterans of Borodino — are charged with trying to slow the enemy's inexorable march on Moscow. Helping them is a band of mercenaries from the outermost fringes of Christian Europe, known as the Oprichniki — twelve in number — who arrive amidst rumours of plague travelling west from the Black Sea. Preferring to work alone, and at night, the twelve prove brutally, shockingly, effective against the French.
But one amongst the Russians, Aleksei Ivanovich Danilov, is unnerved by the Oprichniki's ruthlessness. As he comes to understand the horrific nature of these strangers, he wonders at the nightmare they've unleashed in their midst.
In June 1812, Napoleon's massive grande armée began its invasion of Russia, and the imperial Russian army, massively outnumbered and out maneuvered, was forced to retreat. But a handful of Russian officers — veterans of Borodino — are charged with trying to slow the enemy's inexorable march on Moscow. Helping them is a band of mercenaries from the outermost fringes of Christian Europe, known as the Oprichniki — twelve in number — who arrive amidst rumours of plague travelling west from the Black Sea. Preferring to work alone, and at night, the twelve prove brutally, shockingly, effective against the French.
But one amongst the Russians, Aleksei Ivanovich Danilov, is unnerved by the Oprichniki's ruthlessness. As he comes to understand the horrific nature of these strangers, he wonders at the nightmare they've unleashed in their midst.
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JASPER KENT has a degree in Natural Sciences and works as a freelance software consultant. He is also involved in musical theatre.
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This is the American edition of Kent’s 2009 debut novel, a superb treatment of Napoléon’s invasion of Russia, and it stands out among vampire tales. Shortly after their flight from Smolensk, four officers of the irregular forces meet in a tavern in Moscow. One of them reveals that he has sent for the Oprichniki, warriors from the south who can turn Napoléon back. When the Oprichniki arrive, Captain Alexei Danilov is uneasy, but his friend Dmitry insists that these—beings—can help save Russia. By the time Alexei realizes exactly what they are, winter has arrived, and the vampires are feeding on fleeing French soldiers and Russian civilians alike. Kent has blended fantasy and history to produce an awesome picture of the battles from Smolensk to Berezina. The characters fit the action, although with so many (in that respect it is a Russian novel), their quality varies. Twelve is definitely high-quality reading. It is also the first of a planned quintet. --Frieda Murray
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- PublisherBantam
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0553819585
- ISBN 13 9780553819588
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