It's 18th century London, and Russian Wampyr Boris Alexeyev is returning to the home of the McCabe's for another meal and another victim. But instead of finding easy prey, the 800-year-old vampire finds Patricia, the woman of his dreams, stake in hand. Taking a fresh direction in a familiar genre, their tale tells of divergent worlds coming together in a story that is frightening, funny, and, in the end, heartwarming. M. M. Smith's Boris and Patricia weaves an intricate tapestry of cultures, memorable and eccentric characters, and real-world events that will leave captivated readers hungry for more. Second Edition 2012