'A Caress of Twilight' in the 'Merry Gentry' series by Laurell K. Hamilton delves into the life of Princess Meredith Nic Essus, also known as Merry Gentry, a member of the High Court of Faerie who resides in Los Angeles under a different identity. The storyline revolves around Merry's work as a P.I. for a detective agency specializing in supernatural problems, her involvement in assisting a Hollywood actress with a dangerous secret, and her quest to navigate the treacherous politics of the faerie world while striving to ensure her survival and claim her rightful place.
The narrative of 'A Caress of Twilight' is characterized by a blend of mystery, magic, and steamy scenes involving fae characters set in a modern world. Laurell K. Hamilton's writing style is lauded for its lyrical descriptions of characters and settings, with a focus on developing well-rounded characters and a captivating storyline that seamlessly weaves together elements of dark fantasy, romance, and political intrigue.
From The Publisher:
"I am Princess Meredith, heir to a throne-if I can stay alive long enough to claim it."
After eluding relentless assassination attempts by Prince Cel, her cousin and rival for the Faerie crown, Meredith Gentry, Los Angeles private eye, has a whole new set of problems. To become queen, she must bear a child before Cel can father one of his own. But havoc lies on the horizon: people are dying in mysterious, frightening ways, and suddenly the very existence of the place known as Faerie is at grave risk. So now, while she enjoys the greatest pleasures of her life attempting to conceive a baby with the warriors of her royal guard, she must fend off an ancient evil that could destroy the very fabric of reality. And that's just her day job. . . .
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About the Author:
Laurell K. Hamilton is a full-time writer and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series and the Merry Gentry series. She lives in a suburb of St. Louis with her family.
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