Blood and Gold

Interesting Facts

• The book is the eighth in «The Vampire Chronicles» series and continues to explore themes of immortality and morality through the lens of vampire life.
• The main character, the vampire Marius, is one of the oldest and most influential vampires in the world, and his story spans over two thousand years.
• Marius recounts his life starting from Ancient Rome and how he became the guardian of «Those Who Must Be Kept», the oldest vampires upon whom the existence of all others depends.
• The book explores complex relationships between vampires, including love, betrayal, and the quest for power.
• Anne Rice uses a rich historical context to create atmosphere and depth for the narrative, including descriptions of various eras and cultures that Marius has experienced.
• The book also raises philosophical questions about the nature of good and evil, as well as the meaning of life and death.
• «Blood and Gold» differs from other books in the series by focusing on the personal story of one vampire rather than the interactions between multiple characters.