The story line tends to jump between the present and the pre Victorian era (middle ages). When people were enchanted by the idea of witchcraft, vampirism, goals and goblins. Etc. This creates a storyline that is easy to follow and grabs the imagination, making it a pleasure to read. The characters in this book good as well as evil jumps out and becomes part of your everyday life till the last page of this book. There is also love visible in the story, concern, respect and passion is shown throughout. The imagination of the writer entwines unreal with real in everyday life.