Larkspur and his trusty sidekick, Fontainebleau, are in pursuit of the crystal ring stolen by someone other than his alluring nemesis, Count Zoltan Apponyi. Earthly matters take precedent when Larkspur's step-niece, Lucinda, runs off after the darkly handsome Quentin Thomas. To his dismay, Larkspur has discovered that Zoltan, a vampire and defunct wizard, is using Quentin Thomas as a ruse to ensnare him and regain the magical ring. Events turn ugly when Zoltan seeks revenge turning Larkspur's sisters into jackasses This turns out to be fortuitous. His sisters pull the wagon carrying Larkspur's coffin as they head north searching for Lucinda. Larkspur's nephew George also searches for his beloved Lucinda, yet another woman enters the picture sweeping George off his feet. Larkspur is caught-up in Civil War intrigue and intrigued by the mysterious Beauregard Chretien, possibly loyal to Zoltan. There is adventure on the road and danger from soldiers, both North and South, and at the hands of the wicked Count. Moreover, Larkspur risks his "un-life" in the treacherous maze of Cornucopia in search of the Elixir of Light. Join in Larkspur's exciting escapades as secrets are revealed and passions burn in...Southern Charm."