Vivienne Underwood disguises herself as a man to fight alongside Henry V. She returns from Agincourt a seasoned warrior. Joan of Arc charges Vivienne to use her powers for women, not just for king and country. Vivienne wields her sword across centuries of war, witch burnings, and progress for women.

A queer historical vampire novel for readers who believe women grow more powerful with age.

Book One of the Blood Sisters Chronicles. The series continues with Vampires of a Certain Age, available now.

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