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Summary

«Memnoch the Devil» is the fifth book in Anne Rice's series, The Vampire Chronicles. The story centers around the vampire Lestat, who encounters a mysterious being named Memnoch, claiming to be the Devil. Memnoch invites Lestat to become his ally in the eternal struggle against God. Lestat embarks on a journey through Heaven and Hell, where he is shown the history of creation, the fall, and the fate of humanity. He faces moral dilemmas and questions about good and evil, faith and doubt. The book explores themes of religion, redemption, and the nature of evil, leaving Lestat with a difficult choice that could change his destiny forever.