🦇 Vampires

The Vengeance

✍️ Emma Newman
Reader Score
4.5
(1 review)
$49.99
Temporarily out of stock

Currently unavailable

This book is sold out right now. Leave your email — we'll let you know if it comes back, and you'll get 10% off any book today.

In stock now — readers of this book also loved:

The Chronicles of Nightfire, Texas, Volume II: The Haunting of Alexas Mansion
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
Glenn Slade Clark
The Chronicles of Nightfire, Texas, Volume II: The Haunting of Alexas Mansion
$42.07
81
The Short Tall Tales Volumes I & II
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
John N Spacey
The Short Tall Tales Volumes I & II
$11.99
81
This Is Halloween
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
Jay Quin
This Is Halloween
$6.00
81
Roman Dusk: A Novel of the Count Saint-Germain
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.4
1
Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
Roman Dusk: A Novel of the Count Saint-Germain
$18.99
78
The Darkness Beyond the Misty Veil: More Tales of the Macabre
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.4
1
A D Vick
The Darkness Beyond the Misty Veil: More Tales of the Macabre
$15.00
78
📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A pirate's daughter discovers her lineage is tied to vampires in this gothic adventure.

Morgane leaves her life as a pirate after learning she was raised by a woman who was not her mother. She travels to France to find her real family and uncover the truth about her origins. Along the way, she encounters a world where monsters hold power within royal courts. The narrative focuses on her investigation into the Four Chains Trading Company and the circumstances surrounding her biological mother's death two decades earlier. This plot combines elements of historical adventure with supernatural mystery, creating a unique blend for fans of genre fiction.

Key Themes
vampire intrigue pirate heritage royal court politics
Literary Context

The story is set in a version of Alexandre Dumas's world, blending historical pirate adventures with supernatural horror. It draws on the tradition of swashbuckling tales while introducing vampires into royal courts and the Four Chains Trading Company.

Difficulty
●● Medium
Recommended For Fans Of
Anne Rice · Sarah J. Maas · V.E. Schwab
🦇
Vampires
🏛 Tantor Audio 📅 2025 🌐 English 📔 Compact Disc ISBN: 9798228306042

📝 Description: The Vengeance

Emma Newman reimagines Alexandre Dumas’s world by introducing vampires into the historical setting. The narrative follows Morgane, daughter of the pirate captain Anna-Marie, who commands the vessel Vengeance. During a conflict with the Four Chains Trading Company, Anna-Marie dies and reveals she is not Morgane’s biological mother. A captain from an opposing ship explains he was hired to kill Anna-Marie and return Morgane to her true family in France. Morgane spares this man and abandons her life at sea to uncover her lineage. Her journey leads her into a landscape of decadence where supernatural creatures manipulate royal courts and national destinies. She investigates the bloody history of the Four Chains Trading Company and seeks the truth regarding her real mother’s death nearly twenty years prior. This swashbuckling adventure blends pirate lore with gothic horror elements. The story appeals to readers who enjoy historical fiction infused with supernatural threats and complex family secrets. It may not suit those seeking straightforward action without political intrigue or those who prefer pure historical settings without magical interference.

💎 Our verdict on The Vengeance

“
🩸
Horror Reads editorial team
Horror desk
Emma Newman successfully merges the excitement of pirate lore with the atmospheric dread of gothic horror. By placing vampires within royal courts, she creates a tense environment where supernatural power drives political intrigue. The focus on Morgane’s investigation into her mother’s death provides a strong emotional core amidst the historical backdrop. This approach suits readers who appreciate intricate plots and character-driven mysteries over pure action. The blend feels fresh rather than derivative, offering a sophisticated take on lineage and identity. It is best for those willing to navigate political layers alongside supernatural revelations. The tone balances adventure with mystery effectively.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking a unique fusion of historical adventure and gothic horror will find this title compelling. Those who enjoy complex family secrets intertwined with supernatural threats will appreciate the investigation into Morgane’s lineage and the Four Chains Trading Company. Fans of political intrigue within royal courts, blended with swashbuckling action, should engage with this story. It offers a distinct alternative to pure historical fiction or straightforward fantasy by introducing monsters into established power dynamics. The blend appeals to those who like decoding mysteries alongside high-stakes personal journeys. It is ideal for audiences tired of predictable genre boundaries and eager for a tale where pirate lore meets aristocratic decadence.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.5
Based on 1 reviews
5
0
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
H
Horror Reads editorial team

Emma Newman successfully merges the excitement of pirate lore with the atmospheric dread of gothic horror. By placing vampires within royal courts, she creates a tense environment where supernatural power drives political intrigue. The focus on Morgane’s investigation into her mother’s death provides a strong emotional core amidst the historical backdrop. This approach suits readers who appreciate intricate plots and character-driven mysteries over pure action. The blend feels fresh rather than derivative, offering a sophisticated take on lineage and identity. It is best for those willing to navigate political layers alongside supernatural revelations. The tone balances adventure with mystery effectively.

📖 From the series “The Vampires of Dumas”

The Vengeance
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Emma Newman
The Vengeance
$45.95
81
Read →
The Vengeance
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Emma Newman
The Vengeance
$16.99
81
Read →

✍️ More books by this author Emma Newman

The Vengeance
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Emma Newman
The Vengeance
$45.95
81
Read →
The Vengeance
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Emma Newman
The Vengeance
$16.99
81
Read →

🏛 Books from this publisher Tantor Audio

Bathwater Blues
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Abe Moss
Bathwater Blues
$55.99
86
Read →
Dreams in Black Static: Eight Stories
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Ambrose Ibsen
Dreams in Black Static: Eight Stories
$45.99
81
Read →
The Numbing
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Flint Maxwell
The Numbing
$35.99
81
Read →
The Messy Man
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Chris Sorensen
The Messy Man
$39.99
78
Read →
Night of the Mannequins
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Stephen Graham Jones
Night of the Mannequins
$32.99
81
Read →
Cursed by Death: A Graveminder Novel
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Melissa Marr
Cursed by Death: A Graveminder Novel
$45.99
79
Read →

You might also like

See more →
The Vengeance
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
Emma Newman
The Vengeance
$45.95
81
Read →
Into the Deep Wood: The Hunter
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Polina Volkova
Into the Deep Wood: The Hunter
$49.99
86
Read →
No One Will Come Back for Us: And Other Stories
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Premee Mohamed
No One Will Come Back for Us: And Other Stories
$49.99
86
Read →
The Devil Within Us All
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
William F Gray
The Devil Within Us All
$49.99
86
Read →
The Invisible Hotel
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Yeji Y Ham
The Invisible Hotel
$49.99
86
Read →
Vampire Hunter D: Mysterious Journey to the North Sea: Part Two
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Hideyuki Kikuchi
Vampire Hunter D: Mysterious Journey to the North Sea: Part Two
$49.99
86
Read →

Have a question about this item?

Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.

Home Genres
Cart
Wishlist