Mansions of Darkness: A Novel of Saint-Germain

by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro

Saint-Germain travels to Peru and Mexico during the 17th century, when Spanish Conquistadores dominated the local peoples and missionaries sought to reclaim "the mansions of darkness" they imagined in the souls of the pagan Indians. Saint-Germain finds passion and solace with Acanna Tupac, daughter of vanquished Incan royalty, until her despair leads her to a dreadful choice. Fleeing north to escape the scrutiny of the Inquisition, Saint-Germain and his companions encounter a strange variation of Christianity--and the Count faces the most agonizing ordeal he has ever endured.

Softbound Tor Books (1997)