A good addition to the vampire books that helps bring the medieval world to life, for instance explains the idea of tournaments and how they worked in the feudal world (without having to read up on people like William Marshall) and I like the touches of the everyday magic of the era (which would now partly come under science).

The darker magic and its side effects is nicely expanded in this book, giving more of consequence when wielding powerful vampire powers such as necromancy.

The new rituals will no doubt will help with story ideas, for instance 'Implant the Bezoar' could make for an interesting vampire murder mystery storyline.