“Be careful what you wish for. You may get it.” A tale of historical adventure, espionage, and vampire romance. In the 19th century Robert St. John is a peer of the English nobility who finds he has signed on for more adventure than he expects when he enlists to fight in Afghanistan. His life takes an unexpected turn after he encounters two strangers on the train. After a two year campaign he returns home to a hero's welcome and knighthood. After that, his service to Queen Victoria becomes far more interesting, as he encounters espionage, adventure and murder in the form of two of history's most famous villains. A Children of The Dragon historical/vampire novel.