Review: A truly romantic story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 24, 2010
Originally posted at [...]In the Dark is a love story in its own right. The way it's told, in flashback episodes, is a very interesting experience. Conrad and Desert Rose's story is one of passion, love, and secrets. Conrad is a strong and complex character, with a history as varied as the lovers he's had. Damian and Armand have both held places in his life, but for various reasons, are now just his friends, his comrades. Desert Rose is a survivor, one step away from homeless and lost. When she realizes the only hope for her children is Conrad, she turns to him for help. Conrad gives his word to Desert Rose as she lies dying that he will protect them.I loved these glimpses into the past, with a gentler, less cynical Conrad. But Conrad can be cold and unfeeling, and that is what finally drives Desert Rose away. That, and the discovery of his true nature as vampire. As a matter of fact, we don't meet Conrad in the modern day world until late in the story. Most of what we see of him is through the flashes of the past and his time with Desert Rose. He experiences Christmas through her eyes and falls all the harder. The research into the time period brought back pleasant memories for me, a child of those times. I loved the rich detail included in this story, and in the way it was told.This is a truly romantic story, but not for everyone. But if you are willing to take the trip back and forth in time, you will find a different kind of happy ending to a story.