<p><b>In this epic and seductive gothic fantasy, a vampire escapes the thrall of Dracula and embarks on her own search for self-discovery and true love, from the No. 1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>Hide.</i></b><br><br>Her name was written in the pages of someone else''s story: Lucy Westenra was one of Dracula''s first victims.<br><br>But her death was only the beginning. Lucy rose from the grave a vampire, and has spent her immortal life trying to escape from Dracula''s clutches - and trying to discover who she really is and what she truly wants.<br><br>Her undead life takes an unexpected turn when, in twenty-first-century London, she meets another woman who is also yearning to break free from her past. Iris¿s family has built a health empire based on a sinister secret, and they¿ll do anything to stay in power.<br><br>Lucy has long believed she would never love again. But she finds herself compelled by the charming Iris, while Iris is mesmerised by the confident and g