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Elysium

2009-08-11T16:25:03-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: M
Genres: Tragedy/Romance
Chapters: 24, Words: 151,436, Reviews: 96 Updated: 8-11-09, Published: 9-30-07
Status: In-Progress

She was a courtesan. He was a viscount of the old French nobility. They met in a garden and fell in love over vervain and velvet. They became count and countess until she died in his arms at the opera, the scent of her verbena still on his glove.

A Hetaira in the City

2008-02-22T03:15:13-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Humor
Chapters: 26, Words: 38,459, Reviews: 35 Updated: 2-22-08, Published: 11-16-06
Status: In-Progress

Syai of Corinth, a witty courtesan from Greece, travels to Rome's intellectual capital, Pylei, where she tries to learn Latin, plays a disturbing trick in the baths, and reunites an orator with his estranged fiancee, laughing all the way as she does so.

Beau et Bête

2008-02-17T16:37:53-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Fantasy
Language: English, Fiction Rated: M
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 8, Words: 11,551, Reviews: 11 Updated: 2-17-08, Published: 2-17-08
Status: Complete

Where in Beast is a woman trapped in a leopard's body, and Beauty is a viscount. A retelling of the fairy tale set in the world of the rich and priveleged, with dueling and indecent dreams.

The Lady and the Hussar

2008-01-14T14:52:40-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Poetry/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 684, Reviews: 7 Updated: 1-14-08, Published: 1-14-08
Status: Complete

Napoleonic France. An Austrian girl is in Paris searching for the soldier who killed her lover at the Battle of Austerlitz. Upon talking with one of Napoleon's men, she finally discovers who it is. Written as a dialogue in verse. A little sad ....

Electra

2007-11-28T15:45:02-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,691, Reviews: 2 Updated: 11-28-07, Published: 11-28-07
Status: Complete

About a young girl, forced to grow up too fast, and her relationship with her father who is an officer for the Austrians during the first months of World War I.

Ten Thousand Francs

2007-11-02T20:37:48-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: M
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,266, Reviews: 3 Updated: 11-2-07, Published: 11-2-07
Status: Complete

When may I see you again? He asked. When the stars fall into the Seine. When you have ten thousand francs and no less, She replied. After all there is hope in extravagance. There is none in routine.

A Grand Delusion

2007-10-10T12:57:03-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,648, Reviews: 1 Updated: 10-10-07, Published: 10-10-07
Status: Complete

Napoleonic France. Two flirtatious viscountesses and a bunch of Hungarian soldiers. She likes their leader, but he likes her friend and she does not know. Infatuation can be cruel that way when she finds out the truth during an evening party.

Opera in Azure

2007-08-17T14:54:58-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Mythology
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Mystery/Supernatural
Chapters: 5, Words: 6,409, Reviews: 10 Updated: 8-17-07, Published: 6-16-07
Status: Complete

Wieliczka, Poland. Two counts, a few deaths, a victimized chorus girl, and a vampire who used to be a Russian prince. A retelling of Theseus and the Minotaur during the nineteenth century in the famous salt mines of the south.

Opera in Khaki

2007-06-16T22:27:39-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Humor
Chapters: 5, Words: 5,873, Reviews: 2 Updated: 6-16-07, Published: 6-16-07
Status: Complete

It is a story: Impressionable young viscount, his worldweary brother the count, vermouth with a stranger, and witty repartee with a soprano in the greenroom. Romance? Art? Perhaps.

The Virgin and the Wise

2007-05-19T11:31:05-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 5,219, Reviews: 6 Updated: 5-19-07, Published: 5-19-07
Status: Complete

While talking about the Crusades, caves, and medieval tapestries depicting the unicorn hunt, a young French boy and his brother, the count, realize a few things about knights, ladies, and what it means to be wise and true of heart. A little different.

An Apology of Sorts

2007-04-22T16:47:26-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,010, Reviews: 4 Updated: 4-22-07, Published: 4-22-07
Status: Complete

One night at the opera, a dying wife confesses to her husband about the miscarriage of their child, apologizing for losing their son as she herself is overtaken by tuberculosis, eventually expiring in his hold. Very sad.

Frivolous Roulette

2007-04-01T14:44:56-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Romance
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Humor
Chapters: 4, Words: 11,886, Reviews: 11 Updated: 4-1-07, Published: 3-6-07
Status: In-Progress

He is a master gambler and notorious playboy. She is a diplomat's wife who loses a round of roulette to him. Her bet? A night alone with him at his mansion in the Austrian countryside. So, is it casino love or gambler's revenge?

Opera in Gold

2007-03-31T18:34:01-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: M
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 6, Words: 5,780, Reviews: 14 Updated: 3-31-07, Published: 12-16-06
Status: Complete

In Bohemian France, a rich and handsome count wishes to have every woman of the Opera Garnier fall madly in love with him. He repents his extravagant wish when a certain countess does not melt in his arms as easily as the sopranos or dancers do.

Opera in Argent

2007-02-20T17:15:58-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Drama
Chapters: 5, Words: 5,564, Reviews: 18 Updated: 2-20-07, Published: 2-4-07
Status: Complete

A French count, undoubtedly rich and handsome, leaves his native Paris for Vienna where he learns of a fiery, Swedish soprano who has snubbed every Viennese attendee of the opera. Up for a challenge, he stops at nothing to have her succumb to him.

Athens

2006-12-24T16:45:31-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 177, Reviews: 5 Updated: 12-24-06, Published: 12-24-06
Status: Complete

Merry Xmas, yall! Um ... it's a poem like ... about Athens like ... during Xmas time ... and yeah. It makes you feel good. I promise. Hahaha.

Opera in Red The Original

2006-12-15T14:55:43-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: M
Genres: Romance/Suspense
Chapters: 5, Words: 5,261, Reviews: 8 Updated: 12-15-06, Published: 11-10-06
Status: Complete

In Bohemian France, an opera singer, a count, and his rival all meet one way or the other at a mask ball. When the night is through, one domino is the victor while one lies gravely wounded.

Regresa A Mi

2006-11-05T15:35:21-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Young Adult
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,364, Reviews: 5 Updated: 11-5-06, Published: 11-5-06
Status: Complete

How a rainy day and a conversation with a handsome man in his silver Mercedes can help you. You, the fugitive or the fighter.

The Three Kingdoms

2006-10-21T14:50:51-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,219, Reviews: 4 Updated: 10-21-06, Published: 10-21-06
Status: Complete

If all our diplomats and generals were children, we would have no wars, the officer said to himself. I think it is true.

The Painter and His Prayer

2006-10-19T20:46:55-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,940, Reviews: 5 Updated: 10-19-06, Published: 10-19-06
Status: Complete

Ninth century Byzantium. A handsome artist falls in love with the daughter of the judge who condemned him for heresy.

Vienna

2006-10-02T10:08:59-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Life
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 207, Reviews: 7 Updated: 10-2-06, Published: 10-2-06
Status: Complete

Viennese coffeehouses are just like Parisian ones, though brainier. You go to think and remember the past while drinking your cup of java. Who knows? Maybe he'll return ...

Diplomacy in the Grass

2006-10-02T10:00:37-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Adventure
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,301, Reviews: 1 Updated: 10-2-06, Published: 10-2-06
Status: In-Progress

A short story of two Spartan kings, intrigue, politics, and a young soldier who becomes the first lieutenant of the general. Themes of war and honor.

When Does David Come?

2006-08-26T20:03:06-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: General
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 284, Reviews: 6 Updated: 8-26-06, Published: 8-26-06
Status: Complete

I have this really nice poster of Michelangelo's David which I want to get framed. No frame has been big enough, and I am wondering when the poster can finally come to my room.

Tassels of the Cushion

2006-08-26T19:51:36-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,120, Reviews: 4 Updated: 8-26-06, Published: 8-26-06
Status: Complete

A philandering rich Athenian learns something about the past of his bubbly slave at a drinking party. After locating his slave's former lover, he sets her free from a sense of wounded pride and grudging kindness.

Way of the Waltz

2006-08-26T19:34:21-08:00

Author: V de V
Category: Historical
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,748, Reviews: 7 Updated: 8-26-06, Published: 8-26-06
Status: Complete

Winter, Vienna circa 1890, a handsome count and an Austrian girl exchange notes and glances between each other during a series of evening balls. Romance emerges amidst Strauss and waltzing in the other's arms. Cute.