--- product_id: 66647912 title: "The Raven: 1 (Florentine)" brand: "sylvain reynard" price: "303 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/66647912-the-raven-1-florentine store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # The Raven: 1 (Florentine) **Brand:** sylvain reynard **Price:** 303 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Raven: 1 (Florentine) by sylvain reynard - **How much does it cost?** 303 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/66647912-the-raven-1-florentine) ## Best For - sylvain reynard enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sylvain reynard brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Raven: 1 (Florentine) ## Images ![The Raven: 1 (Florentine) - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51bKnqutRNL.jpg) ![The Raven: 1 (Florentine) - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31JQjrntEKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love the sense of place and the sense of history ... *by S***H on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 January 2018* I was given a copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.I love the sense of place and the sense of history in Sylvain Reynard’s writing and the way he captures Florence in this story is magnificent. Even as the centuries and characters blur, the city and its art remain fixed and somehow separate from time.There are many familiar vampire tropes in this story. The urban fantasy element of the series isn’t its strength. Very little of the worldbuilding is original and women are often reduced to tired virgin/whore/crone stereotypes.It took me a while to like Raven. For someone with a PhD tasked with restoring some of the world’s most precious art, her self confidence is awful and her view of herself and her disability feels unnecessarily reductionist. I enjoyed her interactions with William and I liked the way she became more confident as the story progressed. She’s possibly too much of a vulnerable victim for me at times but I’ll withhold judgement until I finish the series.William is a character full of contrasts. I enjoyed the conflicting elements of good and evil in the Florentine prince. He’s an intense character and I’m still not certain I understand his motivations. He is a more interesting character than Raven but I’d like to see some power rebalance in the next books so they feel more like a matched pair than hunter and prey.I loved the city and the art in this story. I love the author’s writing style. I’m not certain about the vampire lore or the relationship between Raven and William but I’m engaged enough that I want to immediately download the next book in this series. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Romance and vampires entwined in the Renaissance *by S***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 February 2015* I will begin this review with; I’m not a supernatural reader. I don’t normally finish reading this type of novel.So it’s all credit to Mr Reynard’s unique use of prose that I completed The Raven.I’m not going to give any spoilers.The novel is set in Florence and the Uffizi Gallery where the Emerson’s Botticelli illustrations are on display. These illustration are stolen.Raven becomes a suspect when she disappears for a week recovering from a brutal attack. She was close to death when The Prince found her.The Prince is the head of the supernatural underground world of Florence where vampire’s only use humans not save them.The Prince finds himself attracted to Raven.Plot/Story: Romance intertwined into the bloody world of vampire’s as well as mystery and intrigue. 3 StarsCharacters: Strong, interesting courageous. Raven is independent with a caring side to her nature that wants to save the world whereas the Prince has superior supernatural powers and intelligence within his vampire world. However he believes in violence and death. 4 StarsWriting style: Easy to read and follow. Mr Reynard’s captivating use of prose seduces the reader into the story. 4 StarsFinally this is a story of a supernatural world intertwined with romance set in Florence with references to the Italian Renaissance.The author has considerable knowledge of the art works of Botticelli, Primavera, Birth of Venus. Descriptions of these painters and modern explanations are entwined along with the story of Cupid and Psyche.In a nut shell this story will appeal to many readers, those who like the Italian Renaissance, those who like romance and finally those who like vampire’s.Mr Reynard’s creative eloquent writing is not to be missed.I wanted to award 3.5 stars because of the supernatural element. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vamptastic *by S***D on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 February 2016* I've wanted to read this since it was published, but kept putting it off for some reason. I read all the Gabriel series more than once and absolutely loved them. I downloaded this hoping and praying I wouldn't be disappointed. The reviews were full of praise for this which is usually a good sign, well they were all most definitely right it's fab! The characters are great and the story is fast paced and beautifully written. I have to go to Florence now. Love the way SR writes and will be downloading the next book as soon as I've finished my review. It's essentially a love story within a very good story if you read the twilight series then you may just possibly enjoy this although this is far better written and a lot more sinister. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/66647912-the-raven-1-florentine](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/66647912-the-raven-1-florentine) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*