Young Blood — David Burton

Recently revised, Young Blood is the third story (a 30,500 word novella) in the An Accidental Vampire series.

In 1648 France, Simone Gireaux, a Young Blood vampire, is persuaded to help find the truth behind a Duchess's murder. The Duke is lying about what really happened, and the handsome Jacque Fashette, the Duke's vampire security chief, wants to know why. After being shot at, Simone and Fashette determine that the Marquis Philippe Desauvage, the Duchesse's lover, is being framed for the murder. But by who, and why?

Simone foils an attempted assassination and with Fashette marked for the real death, it's up to her to find a missing witness involved in the murder. Reunited by chance with Etienne, a soldier met during her first chaotic days as a vampire, they track down the missing man. He has all the answers, but one - Why? Simone's discovery of the truth leads to tragedy, and happiness.


In 1648 France, Simone Gireaux, a Young Blood vampire, is persuaded to help find the truth behind a Duchess's murder. The Duke is lying, and the handsome Jacque Fashette, the Duke's vampire security chief wants to know why. After being shot at, Simone and Fashette, determine that the Marquis Philippe Desauvage, the Duchesse's lover, is being framed for the murder. By who, and why?
Simone foils an attempted assassination and it's up to her to find a missing witness involved in the murder.
Reunited by chance with Etienne, a soldier met during her first chaotic days as a vampire, she tracks down the missing man. He has all the answers, but one - Why? At a service for the Duchess, Simone finally understands the real cause of the tragedy.