num_pages: 352
description: Family is power. The Original vampire family swore it to each other a thousand years ago. They pledged to remain together always and forever. But even when you're immortal promises are hard to keep. Arriving in New Orleans in 1722 Original vampire siblings Klaus Elijah and Rebekah Mikaelson believe they've escaped their dangerous past. But the city is lawless a haven for witches and werewolves unwilling to share territory. The siblings are at their mercyespecially after Klaus meets the beautiful and mysterious Vivianne. Her impending marriage is key to ending the war between the supernatural factionsand Klaus's attraction to her could destroy the uneasy alliance. As Elijah works toward securing a piece of the city for his family and Rebekah fights her unexpected feelings for a French captain will Klaus's volatile desires bring their world crashing downand tear them apart for good?
language: English
title: The Rise
publisher: HQN