Descent Into Darkness

By L. Rosario

One offer, one decision, one night becomes eternity... French émigré Victor Lafitte is plagued by empty pockets and the horrors of his past. To fill the former, he sells his time to the ladies of London. To forget the latter, he turns to opium. Madam Olympia's, London's most exclusive den of iniquity, offers him the oblivion he seeks. Instead, he discovers the mysteriously seductive Lina Valerius and an alternative descent into darkness.

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
• Release date: Apr 15, 2016
• ISBN: 9781509207749

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Descent into Darkness

by

L. Rosario

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales, is entirely coincidental.

Descent into Darkness

COPYRIGHT © 2016 by L. Rosario

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission of the author or The Wild Rose Press, Inc. except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews.

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Publishing History

First Scarlet Rose Edition, 2016

Digital ISBN 978-1-5092-0774-9

Published in the United States of America

PRAISE FOR AUTHOR

L. Rosario

L. Rosario has the gift of making pleasurable shivers race up and down your spine.

~Margaret Marr, Nights And Weekends

THE VAMPIRE’S MADAM

"The Vampire’s Madam is meant to sweep you away on a fantasy, and it’s done so very well—by both the author’s skilled imagination and the dazzling love scenes, which are full of sensations that will reach out and grab you."

~Margaret Marr, Nights And Weekends

This is an Erotica book, but the romance shines through and I was rooting for the two to have a happily ever after, and I admit I wanted Hugh myself by the end of the story!

~Vampire Romance Books

CAPTIVE FANTASY

"Captive Fantasy packs a few surprises for us. An unusual heroine, a little sci-fi/fantasy twist added to the paranormal characters, and hot romance to keep up our interest. I am glad I have been introduced to L. Rosario, and she has been added to my favorite writer’s list!"

~Marissa, Sizzling Hot Books

Descent into Darkness

1795 London

It is astounding how far one can fall in a relatively short span of time.

Victor Lafitte had resided in London for just under a year, but to the casual observer, he had aged ten. Driven from France after the death of his parents and the loss of his lands, he had found solace in London but not a home. Only a well-connected émigré could hope to be accepted into Society; and connections Victor lacked on a grand scale. He did, however, possess charm and exceptional good looks. He was not above using both to his advantage, and presently they were employed to gain an unending supply of gin and opium.

Entertaining females caught up in the throes of ennui was a small price to pay for oblivion.

Tonight’s patroness was the not so lovely, not so lithe, Lady Agatha Sneed. She held court before the fireplace of her opulent parlor, seated in a chair so overly stuffed her feet dangled nearly a meter from the floor. A panting dog sat upon her lap wearing a jeweled collar likely worth more than his father’s vineyard had made in three seasons.

Victor stood before Lady Sneed, hoping his expression did not betray his distaste. The woman appeared old enough to be his mother. Rest her soul. How may I entertain you this evening, my lady? The question might be the same each night, but the answers varied greatly. He braced himself in anticipation of Lady Sneed’s response and said a small prayer that she only wished to play cards or