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I've read and enjoyed a few of Genevieve Cogman's Invisible Library books, which are hard to characterize. But if I had to pick a genre, I would call them fantasy mysteries or fantasy spy novels. But I haven't read any of her newer Scarlet series, which is, per its blurb, a re-telling of The Scarlet Pimpernel, but with the addition of vampires. So I debated whether to post this here, or in sci-fi/fantasy, but opted for here because I consider The Scarlet Pimpernel itself to be a romance.

I loved The Scarlet Pimpernel and its sequels anyway, so not sure they need vampires, but I am willing to give it a chance, especially for free. And sure enough, the first book in the series, titled simply Scarlet, is free right now at Kindle and Kobo UK, but not in the US.

Kindle UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B097N3Q2HT
Kobo UK: https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/scarlet-47

Spoiler:

Revolution’s a bloodthirsty business . . .

Revolutionary France is no place to be, especially for aristocrat vampires facing the guillotine. But the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel are determined to rescue them. And they have an ace up their sleeve: Eleanor, a lowly maid from an English estate with a striking resemblance to French royalty.

For Eleanor, the League and their legendary deeds are little more than rumour – until she’s drawn into their most dangerous plot yet. The mission? Travel to France in disguise, impersonate Queen Marie Antoinette and rescue the royal family. If they succeed, it’ll be the heist of the century.

But there’s more to fear than ardent Revolutionaries. For Eleanor stumbles across a centuries-old war between vampires and their fiercest enemy. And they’re out for blood . . .

Sunday Times bestselling Scarlet is the first book in the Scarlet Revolution trilogy, set during the turbulent French Revolution, and featuring all of Genevieve Cogman’s trademark wit and fast-paced plotting. It’s perfect for fans of The Invisible Library series, Kim Newman and Gail Carriger.