The Great Romance...& Immanuel's Veins
Posted September 08, 2010
By fanforchrist2009,
All I can say is...wow. "Immanuel's Veins" really is completely different from anything Ted Dekker has ever written. Ever.
"Immanuel's Veins" tells the story of Toma Nicolescu, set in 1772 in Moldavia and told in the first person (a first for Dekker!), who has been dispatched by Catherine the Great with his friend Alek to protect those dwelling in a large royal palace during their "Summer Ball of Delights". Toma (whose name is the Russian equivalent for Thomas, meaning "twin"), placing duty and honor above all else, rushes to perform his duty. But when he and Alek meet the sisters, daughters of a prominent figure, named Lucine and Natasha (who happen to be twins), everything spirals downward.
Thus ensues a suspenseful romance between Toma Nicolescu and Lucine, as Toma struggles with his loyalty to duty and his calling to love. When a band of Russians come to the ball, Natasha and then Lucine are drawn into their trap to the Castle Castile. Learning what they are up against and realizing his passionate love for Lucine, Toma pursues and goes after them.
The writing itself was actually some of the best I've ever seen from Dekker, and the storyline was captivating as well. This story is virtual gold, one of my new favorites from Dekker. So then...drink deep. For "Immanuel's Veins" is a treasure to be remembered. View All Music And Book Reviews By fanforchrist2009 | View fanforchrist2009's Profile
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