: Matthew’s nephew, who is revealed to have been protecting Diana since her birth. Themes & Reception El libro de la vida by Deborah Harkness - Goodreads
: The story spans from French ancestral homes to Venetian palaces as Diana and Matthew use both ancient magic and modern science to protect their future and their family. Key Characters
: Following their time-traveling journey to 16th-century London, Diana and Matthew return to the present day to face old enemies and unresolved crises.
: A vampire struggling with his past and blood rage while fighting for his family's survival.
: A powerful witch who becomes a "walking palimpsest" as the information from the Book of Life transfers into her .
: The couple seeks to recover the missing pages of Ashmole 782 , also known as the Book of Life , an ancient manuscript said to hold the origin secrets of supernatural beings.