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伯爵カイン [Hakushaku Cain] #4
God Child, Band 4
Born under an evil moon harboring dark secrets, Earl Cain C. Hargreves, the youthful heir of the aristocratic Hargreves family, is a man on a quest to find the truth about his family's past. Written in dark, harrowing episodes, The CAIN Saga chronicles how Cain solves the strange crimes that seem to plague his cursed existence, yet somehow bring him closer to deciphering the puzzling circumstances surrounding his father's tragic death.
Five gripping stories of love, friendship and betrayal--"Forgotten Juliet," "Branded Bibi," "The Youths Who Stopped Time," "Double," and "The Death of Cleo"--comprise this poignant first installment of Kaori Yuki's hit gothic manga series. Gothic fans will be left in awe long after this series has ended!
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First published January 1, 2000
About the author
Kaori Yuki
193 books686 followersKaori Yuki (由貴香織里) is a Japanese manga artist.
She debuted in 1987 with Natsufuku no Erii (Jap: 夏服のエリー) on the manga anthology Bessatsu Hana to Yume published by Hakusensha.
She is best known for her gothic manga works, such as the Earl Cain series (Jap: 伯爵カイン, Hakushaku Cain) and Angel Sanctuary (Jap: 天使禁猟区, Tenshi Kinryōku)
Her work is typically serialized in one of Hakusensha's two shōjo manga anthologies, Bessatsu Hana to Yume and Hana to Yume. In 2010, Kaori Yuki was one of many manga artists whose work would appear in the new shōjo manga anthology Aria by the publisher Kodansha on July 28, 2010.
Her doujinshi-ka name is MoonClock.
She debuted in 1987 with Natsufuku no Erii (Jap: 夏服のエリー) on the manga anthology Bessatsu Hana to Yume published by Hakusensha.
She is best known for her gothic manga works, such as the Earl Cain series (Jap: 伯爵カイン, Hakushaku Cain) and Angel Sanctuary (Jap: 天使禁猟区, Tenshi Kinryōku)
Her work is typically serialized in one of Hakusensha's two shōjo manga anthologies, Bessatsu Hana to Yume and Hana to Yume. In 2010, Kaori Yuki was one of many manga artists whose work would appear in the new shōjo manga anthology Aria by the publisher Kodansha on July 28, 2010.
Her doujinshi-ka name is MoonClock.
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March 24, 2015
Set against the background of late Victorian London still gripped by the memory of the Jack the Ripper murders, young Earl Cain Hargreaves is blackmailed into marriage by his Uncle Neil in order to protect the family reputation. Neil only agrees to the adoption of Cain's illegitimate half sister Mary on the condition that he agrees to become engaged to Emmeline Lauderdale the daughter of a similarly wealthy family.
On a visit to the Lauderdale family estate it soon becomes clear that Emmeline is as unhappy about this union as Cain is. He tells her that after they are married he will continue to take lovers and she replies that so will she. Cain also discovers that her brother Gilford, whom he remembers fondly from childhood, has regressed into childhood and been locked away in the house, believed by his family to be a lunatic.
At a party with Emmeline, Cain has his palm read by a mysterious psychic named Meridiana who tells him his future is shrouded in darkness. When he appears besotted with her Emmeline flies into a jealous rage and leaves with two other men, one of whom is Oscar, his friend. As Cain is distracted by her chaperone he catches a brief glimpse of Meridiana being smuggled away by a man he recognises as the charlatan doctor Disraeli from the Kafka volume.
Before they leave the Lauderdales' home Mary befriends Gilford who makes her promise not to grow up.
Cain and Oscar trail Meridiana through London trying to discover what has befallen Keith the other friend who left the part with Emmeline and hasn't been seen since. They discover that whenever Jack the Ripper strikes, it is close to a party that Meridiana has attended. Cain finally closes on her and discovers that she is in thrall to Disraeli who disarms Cain and knocks him senseless threatening to steal his eyes. They are interrupted when Oscar comes looking for Cain and carries the unconscious Earl back to the house.
He drops his watch whilst he is there and Emmeline finds it and opens the case wondering if the photo in it is of her. What she sees surprises her and when she gives it back to him he confronts her about it, asking if she looked. She tells him no. He walks away telling her that it is something of sentimental value only.
Cain meets with Meridiana in the woods and as he holds her and talks to her she is able to recover her lost memories. She tells him her real name and is about to say more when Emmeline discovers them and drives her off, begging Cain not to follow her.
Riff traces Meridiana to her mother's home and when Cain goes to call on her Emmeline insists on accompanying him to warn her off once and for all. But on arriving at the house they discover that Meridiana's mother is in mourning for the daughter who died six months before.
Emmeline tells Cain that he should be kind to her in repatriation for something that happened between them seven years before. When talking to Mary she confesses that she hates her brother Gilford and he hates her and that when she was a child she was not pretty enough and was very withdrawn as a result. Her brother and parents were very mean to her and sought to marry her off as quickly as possible.
By this time I had figured that none of the characters in this tale are what they pretend to be and the gripping fourth volume sets up the story for the conclusion to come in in volume five. The strength of the illustrations is stronger in this volume. I get the feeling that Yuki was growing more confident in her storytelling as she wrote this part of the series.
On a visit to the Lauderdale family estate it soon becomes clear that Emmeline is as unhappy about this union as Cain is. He tells her that after they are married he will continue to take lovers and she replies that so will she. Cain also discovers that her brother Gilford, whom he remembers fondly from childhood, has regressed into childhood and been locked away in the house, believed by his family to be a lunatic.
At a party with Emmeline, Cain has his palm read by a mysterious psychic named Meridiana who tells him his future is shrouded in darkness. When he appears besotted with her Emmeline flies into a jealous rage and leaves with two other men, one of whom is Oscar, his friend. As Cain is distracted by her chaperone he catches a brief glimpse of Meridiana being smuggled away by a man he recognises as the charlatan doctor Disraeli from the Kafka volume.
Before they leave the Lauderdales' home Mary befriends Gilford who makes her promise not to grow up.
Cain and Oscar trail Meridiana through London trying to discover what has befallen Keith the other friend who left the part with Emmeline and hasn't been seen since. They discover that whenever Jack the Ripper strikes, it is close to a party that Meridiana has attended. Cain finally closes on her and discovers that she is in thrall to Disraeli who disarms Cain and knocks him senseless threatening to steal his eyes. They are interrupted when Oscar comes looking for Cain and carries the unconscious Earl back to the house.
He drops his watch whilst he is there and Emmeline finds it and opens the case wondering if the photo in it is of her. What she sees surprises her and when she gives it back to him he confronts her about it, asking if she looked. She tells him no. He walks away telling her that it is something of sentimental value only.
Cain meets with Meridiana in the woods and as he holds her and talks to her she is able to recover her lost memories. She tells him her real name and is about to say more when Emmeline discovers them and drives her off, begging Cain not to follow her.
Riff traces Meridiana to her mother's home and when Cain goes to call on her Emmeline insists on accompanying him to warn her off once and for all. But on arriving at the house they discover that Meridiana's mother is in mourning for the daughter who died six months before.
Emmeline tells Cain that he should be kind to her in repatriation for something that happened between them seven years before. When talking to Mary she confesses that she hates her brother Gilford and he hates her and that when she was a child she was not pretty enough and was very withdrawn as a result. Her brother and parents were very mean to her and sought to marry her off as quickly as possible.
By this time I had figured that none of the characters in this tale are what they pretend to be and the gripping fourth volume sets up the story for the conclusion to come in in volume five. The strength of the illustrations is stronger in this volume. I get the feeling that Yuki was growing more confident in her storytelling as she wrote this part of the series.
May 6, 2020
This is a review of the entire series.
Synopsis: Deep in the heart of 19th century London, a young nobleman named Cain walks the shadowy cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society into which he was born. Forced to become an earl upon the untimely death of his father, Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreaves, a noble family with a dark past. With Riff, his faithful manservant, and Mary Weather, his 10-year-old half sister, Cain investigates the mysterious crimes that seem to follow him wherever he goes.
Review: A detective manga series that draws a lot of inspiration from classic gothic horror fiction and tropes. It's a love letter to writers such as Agatha Christie, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, the Bronte sisters, the Grimm brothers and even Shakespeare. Family curses, a brutal father and son rivalry, religious allegory, destined betrayal, violent supernatural murders, dark fairy tale undertones, a gloomy atmosphere and melancholy characters. The art is flowery and gorgeous to look at, the classic tropes are pleasant for fans of classic horror elements and there's a few scenes that pack quite an emotional punch. It's a bit melodramatic and over-the-top at times, but it actually gives it more of that authentic, pulpy feel of popular penny dreadfuls from the Victorian era.
Synopsis: Deep in the heart of 19th century London, a young nobleman named Cain walks the shadowy cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society into which he was born. Forced to become an earl upon the untimely death of his father, Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreaves, a noble family with a dark past. With Riff, his faithful manservant, and Mary Weather, his 10-year-old half sister, Cain investigates the mysterious crimes that seem to follow him wherever he goes.
Review: A detective manga series that draws a lot of inspiration from classic gothic horror fiction and tropes. It's a love letter to writers such as Agatha Christie, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, the Bronte sisters, the Grimm brothers and even Shakespeare. Family curses, a brutal father and son rivalry, religious allegory, destined betrayal, violent supernatural murders, dark fairy tale undertones, a gloomy atmosphere and melancholy characters. The art is flowery and gorgeous to look at, the classic tropes are pleasant for fans of classic horror elements and there's a few scenes that pack quite an emotional punch. It's a bit melodramatic and over-the-top at times, but it actually gives it more of that authentic, pulpy feel of popular penny dreadfuls from the Victorian era.
October 29, 2021
This 4th volume of the Cain saga is the first of the series finale two parter 'The Seal of the Red Ram' - Which will bring us up to the events in Godchild.
Cain goes to visit his fiance Emeline, Mary Weather in tow. Emaline has two other suitors and a brother who has mentally regressed to a 10 year old. Both the suitors and Cain it would seem become fascinated by a beautiful clairvoyant Meridiana - The plot thickens when we learn she is a puppet of evil Dr. Jizabel Disraeli and that she apparently died aged 16... However Jizabel is using victims of Jack the Ripper to keep her alive.
Another solid instalment. I love the utter cruelty of Lord Hargreaves: "I broke him. I ejected him from the pinnacle of happiness and he shattered into pieces." - sheesh. There's also some nice Cain/Riff moments. The usual murder, torment and unexpected deaths that define this series, but less incest in this one. Artwork is so so, I found it a tad confusing in places, but over all solid and wonderfully gothic.
Cain goes to visit his fiance Emeline, Mary Weather in tow. Emaline has two other suitors and a brother who has mentally regressed to a 10 year old. Both the suitors and Cain it would seem become fascinated by a beautiful clairvoyant Meridiana - The plot thickens when we learn she is a puppet of evil Dr. Jizabel Disraeli and that she apparently died aged 16... However Jizabel is using victims of Jack the Ripper to keep her alive.
Another solid instalment. I love the utter cruelty of Lord Hargreaves: "I broke him. I ejected him from the pinnacle of happiness and he shattered into pieces." - sheesh. There's also some nice Cain/Riff moments. The usual murder, torment and unexpected deaths that define this series, but less incest in this one. Artwork is so so, I found it a tad confusing in places, but over all solid and wonderfully gothic.
November 7, 2019
This series is a prequel to the series called Godchild by Kaori Yuki. A note from the editor states that you don't have to have read Godchild before this or this before Godchild.
It’s not a Victorian horror story without Jack the Ripper. The monster stalks London and our old friend Dr. Jizabel has something to do with it. But those involved are speaking in riddles and the mystery gets stranger and stranger as the blood soaks the streets.
Note, this is Volume 4, Part 1. The story continues in Part 2. (A little odd, most would just label it as 5, but it’s interesting.)
This series has 5 volumes.
It’s not a Victorian horror story without Jack the Ripper. The monster stalks London and our old friend Dr. Jizabel has something to do with it. But those involved are speaking in riddles and the mystery gets stranger and stranger as the blood soaks the streets.
Note, this is Volume 4, Part 1. The story continues in Part 2. (A little odd, most would just label it as 5, but it’s interesting.)
This series has 5 volumes.
June 20, 2022
Obligado por su tutor, el conde Cain se va a casar. Su prometida es la marquesa Emmeline, un nuevo personaje que... puede caer bien o mal según de qué humor esté el lector, es bastante malhumorada y soberbia. Para complicar la cuestión, ella tiene su buena fila de pretendientes rivales, y a la vez Cain se obsesiona con Merediana, una muchacha adivina que conoció en una fiesta.
Ah, y también está Jack el Destripador merodeando por las noches londinenses, porque aunque los protagonistas quieran tomarse un descansito, y vivir en un manga shōjo de amor juvenil, la desgracia no los deja de perseguir: quieran o no, están en un thriller sangriento donde nadie está a salvo.
Ah, y también está Jack el Destripador merodeando por las noches londinenses, porque aunque los protagonistas quieran tomarse un descansito, y vivir en un manga shōjo de amor juvenil, la desgracia no los deja de perseguir: quieran o no, están en un thriller sangriento donde nadie está a salvo.
August 20, 2017
Dieses mal hat Cain eine Verlobte bekommen, und natürlich haben wir ein Mysterium, welches er zu lösen hat. Ein Mädchen, welches eigentlich tot sein müsste, Frauen und Männer verschwinden, Jack the ripper taucht auf, ein Mann dessen Verstand der eines Kleinkindes ist, und natürlich läuft irgendwie alles zusammen.
April 27, 2024
This is when the plot of the overarching story begins. I think I like this one because we get to see what Dr. Jizabel Disraeli's actual personality, and the introduction of his reluctant assistant, Cassian. Jizabel is one of my favorite characters.
Another character that is introduced that stays through the series is Oscar. I like Oscar too, he's a fun character.
Another character that is introduced that stays through the series is Oscar. I like Oscar too, he's a fun character.
October 10, 2020
In questo primo volume de Il Sigillo, ci ritroveremo faccia a faccia con Jack The Ripper. Che dire se non che anche in questo volumetto, sono rimasta costantemente col fiato sospeso e, per di più, non mi aspettavo per niente il finale! Corro a leggere il seguito.
June 21, 2022
Emocionante y desgarrador!!!
Cada vez nos hundimos más en todo lo que le rodea a Cain y descubrimos su pasado y origen. Realmente Cain solo oiede confiar en Rifth, todos a su alrededor parecen ocultar cosas que podrian dañarlo.
Cada vez nos hundimos más en todo lo que le rodea a Cain y descubrimos su pasado y origen. Realmente Cain solo oiede confiar en Rifth, todos a su alrededor parecen ocultar cosas que podrian dañarlo.
January 8, 2019
I'm looking forward to the conclusion of this story in the next volume.
October 16, 2020
La storia del venditore di bare mi ha uccisa qwq
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 22, 2021
I'm sorry but I don't know who the author's kidding if she thinks this isn't gay coded.
November 22, 2021
Really loved this series, great gothic Shoujo manga! Love the story, characters and art style 😻😁👌❤️
September 21, 2022
More Gothic tropes in this one including crazy locked up relatives and some light grave robbing. Also it's not really a Victorian mystery manga until Jack the Ripper shows up, right?
September 15, 2023
This storyline just keeps getting weirder and weirder but that’s what draws me in to story.
September 23, 2024
"Stay close to him, so close he's never out of earshot of your heartbeat."
July 10, 2012
I think The Cain Saga, and its sequel Godchild, have the most messed up and tragic characters I've seen so far. It's dark, it's gloomy. Don't expect happy endings in these two mangas, dead bodies keep pilling up. All the characters are so complex.
The Cain Saga art is not as good as Godchild, one can guess the artist art was not mature yet unlike when she made Godchild much later. Still it's a must to read to fully understand what happens in Godchild. There are a lot of good contents to find there too (like about how Oscar and Cain met). In the other hand, Godchild's art is so beautiful it's mesmerizing. The characters are so beautifully drawn and each have their unique look.
The hero Cain gets involved in different events so the mangas are a bit like short stories put together, all of them involving some supernatural of some sort. He has on his side the ever faithful Riff, his butler and friend. But in the background lies his father's shadow and his secret organization, who become Cain's ennemy throughout the series. Among the ennemies is the fascinating half-brother of Cain, Jizabel, who is also part of said organisation. Jizabel is helped by Cassian.
It's interesting to see the mirror relationship between Cain and the protective Riff and Jizabel and the protective Cassian.
I really love these two mangas. I love rereading them, going back into the story, and seeing again those fascinating characters living briefly up until the ending.
P.S. My review is about both series. I got The Cain Saga in French since the Englih version was not out.
The Cain Saga art is not as good as Godchild, one can guess the artist art was not mature yet unlike when she made Godchild much later. Still it's a must to read to fully understand what happens in Godchild. There are a lot of good contents to find there too (like about how Oscar and Cain met). In the other hand, Godchild's art is so beautiful it's mesmerizing. The characters are so beautifully drawn and each have their unique look.
The hero Cain gets involved in different events so the mangas are a bit like short stories put together, all of them involving some supernatural of some sort. He has on his side the ever faithful Riff, his butler and friend. But in the background lies his father's shadow and his secret organization, who become Cain's ennemy throughout the series. Among the ennemies is the fascinating half-brother of Cain, Jizabel, who is also part of said organisation. Jizabel is helped by Cassian.
It's interesting to see the mirror relationship between Cain and the protective Riff and Jizabel and the protective Cassian.
I really love these two mangas. I love rereading them, going back into the story, and seeing again those fascinating characters living briefly up until the ending.
P.S. My review is about both series. I got The Cain Saga in French since the Englih version was not out.
December 21, 2012
Finally got around to picking up the last two volumes of this.
In many ways, I wish I'd read this series before "Godchild" (which follows this series in Earl Cain's life... though I'm not sure which was written -or released in English- first. There are a lot of references to the material that happened in these last two volumes that correlates to the action in "Godchild" - emotionally - which can charge certain lines and scenes that only go by in passing if you're not aware of previous material.)
I do love how Kaori Yuki will play with historical events (in this case - Jack the Ripper) and weave alternative paths for them into her stories. She really amps up the violence in this one, though I don't care for her abrupt, 1-2 panel murder style, it's a very 'WTF just happened?!' kinda thing... but she's more a romance/bishōnen style illustrator. That's why I find her work so compelling. It's got real TEETH in the plot, and the art is enrapturing.
There are a few scenes here that make me wonder a bit about Riff & Cain's relationship *snicker* and by the amused 'wild talk' the author comments on what her fans think - there have been more than a few slash fan publications. (she seems surprised, but, she's extremely flattered and gracious.)
Hard to say anything else, since this is a 'part 1 of 2' volume.
(Just REALLY wish Tokyo Pop hadn't been dumb and labeled them both 'Volume 4' [and then in tiny letters put 'part 1' and 'part 2'.] )
In many ways, I wish I'd read this series before "Godchild" (which follows this series in Earl Cain's life... though I'm not sure which was written -or released in English- first. There are a lot of references to the material that happened in these last two volumes that correlates to the action in "Godchild" - emotionally - which can charge certain lines and scenes that only go by in passing if you're not aware of previous material.)
I do love how Kaori Yuki will play with historical events (in this case - Jack the Ripper) and weave alternative paths for them into her stories. She really amps up the violence in this one, though I don't care for her abrupt, 1-2 panel murder style, it's a very 'WTF just happened?!' kinda thing... but she's more a romance/bishōnen style illustrator. That's why I find her work so compelling. It's got real TEETH in the plot, and the art is enrapturing.
There are a few scenes here that make me wonder a bit about Riff & Cain's relationship *snicker* and by the amused 'wild talk' the author comments on what her fans think - there have been more than a few slash fan publications. (she seems surprised, but, she's extremely flattered and gracious.)
Hard to say anything else, since this is a 'part 1 of 2' volume.
(Just REALLY wish Tokyo Pop hadn't been dumb and labeled them both 'Volume 4' [and then in tiny letters put 'part 1' and 'part 2'.] )
March 26, 2008
This series of stories introduces the young earl Cain C. Hargreaves, an eccentric loner millionaire who likes to solve mysteries and collect exotic poisons. This is the fourth volume(part 1) of the Cain Saga stories, which has 5 volumes and then continues in the Godchild manga series.
This is Kaori Yuki's longest story in the Saga yet, and it is the best so far. She has been lengthening the story length with each subsequent volume in this series and that has worked to her advantage, because these stories are definitely benefitting from the additional depth and attention she is giving to them. Characters feelings and motivations are coming more to the fore, and the mysteries are now beginning to feel like real mysteries to be solved, instead of just tasteful tidbits of a mysterious event served in bite-sized portions and resolved before they could ever evolve.
This is a two part volume, and introduces Gilbert, a friend from Cain's childhood who has gone insane, and we don't know why. It also continues following Dr. Jizabel Disraeli's disturbing stalking of Cain for his eyes. We also get a bit more backstory for Cain, and also more insight concerning Riff.
Each volume is getting better as I'm getting more into the storyline. I can't wait to pick up the next volume to finish the Cain Saga series, and then start diving into the Godchild series next.
This is Kaori Yuki's longest story in the Saga yet, and it is the best so far. She has been lengthening the story length with each subsequent volume in this series and that has worked to her advantage, because these stories are definitely benefitting from the additional depth and attention she is giving to them. Characters feelings and motivations are coming more to the fore, and the mysteries are now beginning to feel like real mysteries to be solved, instead of just tasteful tidbits of a mysterious event served in bite-sized portions and resolved before they could ever evolve.
This is a two part volume, and introduces Gilbert, a friend from Cain's childhood who has gone insane, and we don't know why. It also continues following Dr. Jizabel Disraeli's disturbing stalking of Cain for his eyes. We also get a bit more backstory for Cain, and also more insight concerning Riff.
Each volume is getting better as I'm getting more into the storyline. I can't wait to pick up the next volume to finish the Cain Saga series, and then start diving into the Godchild series next.
January 30, 2016
OH MY GOD! That clown puppet was one of the creepiest things I’ve ever seen. No lie, it was like a scene out of a horror movie. If I was walking down a dark hallway and that thing was shoved under a door and started talking to me in a little kid voice, I would have peed my pants. I couldn’t believe that Merry befriended this guy because there’s no way in hell I would have stuck around. Like, on the surface, it doesn’t seem like a big deal, but even the second time it happened, it still freaked me out.
Clown rant aside, I did like this volume. It’s strange seeing all these characters when I already know their fates and how they end up. As new characters popped up, I started recognizing their names from ‘Godchild’. One of my favorites, Oscar, was introduced and I had a hard time reconciling his face with how I was used to him looking. The art styles between this and ‘Godchild’ are just so different that it threw me off a little.
Clown rant aside, I did like this volume. It’s strange seeing all these characters when I already know their fates and how they end up. As new characters popped up, I started recognizing their names from ‘Godchild’. One of my favorites, Oscar, was introduced and I had a hard time reconciling his face with how I was used to him looking. The art styles between this and ‘Godchild’ are just so different that it threw me off a little.
January 17, 2016
I liked this volume MUCH better than its previous ones. Perhaps it was the introduction and development of strong characters - Emeline, Meridiana, Gilbert, etc. They were likable and static. I also love the lore of Jack the Ripper - it's scary, gory, and interesting. Again, the manga's success lies in a single story instead of several small ones, giving it enough time to fully develop. I can't wait to see how the Cain Saga concludes!
In this volume, I have begun to see a change in Yuki's art. It's gotten much better, though there are still many scenes where it looks like her old style. It's amazing how Godchild #1 and the Cain Saga #1 are so different in art style, which is a big deal for me with how I end up liking the manga (most likely, if the art sucks, it'll drop my liking of it by at least fifty percent).
In this volume, I have begun to see a change in Yuki's art. It's gotten much better, though there are still many scenes where it looks like her old style. It's amazing how Godchild #1 and the Cain Saga #1 are so different in art style, which is a big deal for me with how I end up liking the manga (most likely, if the art sucks, it'll drop my liking of it by at least fifty percent).
November 18, 2015
Continuing in a similar structure to the previous volume, this one focuses on a long story (long enough to span two volumes.) However, I really appreciate the amount of character depth the volume provides: we learn so much more about Riff, Cain's uncle, Mary, Oscar, and even Emeline, whom I adore. I'm interested in the Jack the Ripper story, but it seems like more attention is paid to Meridiana and Dr. Jizabel, who are also interesting characters. Overall, I enjoyed this volume and I'm eager to continue to the next.
October 2, 2022
Finally Jack the Ripper <3 Now I have everything I ever dreamed of. I'm so excited for part 2 to find out who is the killer and what Deliliah has to do with everything.
I mean I said that Emelyne went on my nerves but she didn't have to die...I liked her and she and Cain would have made a great couple^^ Anyway, I don't think that Cain is ever going to be happy with a woman, that's what the curse is for. Let's hope that nothing will ever happen to merry, otherwise I riot :-D
I mean I said that Emelyne went on my nerves but she didn't have to die...I liked her and she and Cain would have made a great couple^^ Anyway, I don't think that Cain is ever going to be happy with a woman, that's what the curse is for. Let's hope that nothing will ever happen to merry, otherwise I riot :-D
December 19, 2013
Things come to a head for Earl Cain in the two part tale of the seal of the red ram.
I felt so sorry for Emeline she clearly loved Cain so much and to no avail in the end. It all seems so pointless, especially as she never got to tell him what she wanted to say.
An aside: I did find the love at first sight thing with Meridiana and Cain was a bit weird, if I'm honest.
Onto to part 2...
I felt so sorry for Emeline she clearly loved Cain so much and to no avail in the end. It all seems so pointless, especially as she never got to tell him what she wanted to say.
An aside: I did find the love at first sight thing with Meridiana and Cain was a bit weird, if I'm honest.
Onto to part 2...
January 20, 2015
I loved this series. Cain was amazing. it starts off in a very Poe like atmosphere and later mixes that with Holmes. I love how things seem supernatural and fantastical but get proven by science, and even after reading all of them you still think, "this story is where the magic is real." it's that amazing.
March 5, 2013
The final two volumes work as one large story, and as might be expected, its the best developed - and therefore, the characters end up feeling the most real and the least life fodder. Some of the relationships and friendships here were actually truly touching.
May 18, 2016
Questions, questions, questions
Onto the finale!
Onto the finale!
December 25, 2023
I found that things are as interesting as ever. Al-though Emaline's death was predictable it hardly took anything away form this volume.
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