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From the uninhibited imagination of Christine Feehan comes a sensual adventure of her beloved Carpathians-one of undying passion, astonishing fantasy, and eternal love.

They are the Carpathians. For years, they have been persecuted by their enemies, and have struggled against all... read more

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With her erotically charged Carpathian tales, Christine Feehan has enthralled a legion of fans, captivated by a seductive world and the unforgettable characters--both human and not--who inhabit it. Now, she reunites all of them in a Dark Celebration...

After centuries as the prince of... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

With her erotically charged Carpathian tales, Christine Feehan has enthralled a legion of fans, captivated by a seductive world and the unforgettable characters--both human and not--who inhabit it. Now, she reunites all of them in a Dark Celebration...

After centuries as the prince of the Carpathians, Mikhail Dubrinsky fears he can't protect his people for long from their greatest threat: the extinction of their species at the hands of their immortal enemies--who are devising a scheme to slaughter Carpathian females. But even with his own lifemate, Raven, and their daughter, Savannah, vulnerable to the encroaching evil, Mikhail's hope is not lost.

Carpathians from around the world are gathering to join their souls and their powers to bring light to the darkness. But so too are their adversaries uniting--hunters, vampires, demons and betrayers--bringing untold dangers into the fold of the Carpathian people.

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  • “You do know, my love," Raven called teasingly, that you have to play Santa Claus at the Christmas party for all the children." Mikhail lost the image—that of an owl—in his mind for the first time in hundreds of years. His body plummeted thirty feet, nearly hitting the top of a tree before he recovered from his shock. Even within the owl's body, he shuddered. "You may rid yourself of that notion at once.”
    Raven and Mikhail
  • “Mikhail burst out laughing. Even with Raven, who constantly amused him, he rarely gave a deep, roaring belly laugh, but the sight of his usually grim-faced brother covered in flour and sweating bullets was too much even for him.”
  • “Don't encourage him. Gregori is the bogeyman of the Carpathians. Even now, the children whisper his name and hide when he comes near them. I'm not certain I've ever seen the man smile." "I would not be smiling if I was wearing a red suit and white beard.”
    Shea and Mikhail
  • “Gregori, did my daughter fight a vampire? And why wasn't I informed immediately?" "I had every intention of telling you, but I came home to a battle. I didn't think in the midst of getting my hand cut off that it would be a good time to say, 'Oh, and by the way, Savannah was out slaying vampires.'”
    Mikhail and Gregori
  • “I'm killing your father. I've decided the Carpathian people can do without him just fine.”
    Gregori

First Sentence edit see section history

Stars glittered across the night sky and the moon spilled light, illuminating the trees below and turning leaves a glistening silver.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Chapters 1 - 19
Dark Desserts
Appendix 1
Appendix 2

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 17 of 28 in Dark. (standard series)

Preceded by Dark Demon, and followed by Dark Possession.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Christine Feehan (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Richard Ferrone (Narrator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: September 5, 2006
ISBN: 978-0425211670
Page Count: 384

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Adults

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  • Dark Descent
  • Dark Melody
  • Dark Destiny
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  • Hot Blooded
  • Dark Secret
  • Dark Demon

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