The Power of Vera

Vera Malinovich accompanies her father to a remote part of Romania to process a mysterious inheritance. The gloomy landowner Algo Khozar demands that he sell him the old house, but Vera has decided to open a small hotel in it—just as it was with her grandmother.

Strange guests arrive from all over the world: a young popular blogger; an old sarcastic nerd (maybe flowers are just a cover?); a hunter of military artifacts; and a practicing Irish witch. What are foreigners looking for in the ruins of Khozar’s castle? And why does Algo fear being alone with Vera, yet seems to be pursuing her? (They say his grandfather was a ruthless vampire…)

A cozy hotel and kitchens of different peoples, talk about books—sensual and magical (or maybe a little creepy). A classic romance with a mystical touch and hints of detective fiction. Light humor. Vivid dialogue. A good ending.