“How much of this is original?” Burke asked as Reynaud gave him a tour of the house.
“The majority of the furniture, the chandeliers, the fireplaces of course, all of the floors and woodwork. About twenty-five years ago I hired a company run by two vampire friends of Antoine’s to repaint, as the old paint was fading badly. The colors are more vibrant than the original ones. I got tired of living in, well not doom-and-gloom but with pale walls, in comparison to what they are now.”
“I love the brick wall and fireplace in your bedroom,” Burke told him. “The patio is lovely.”
“Thank you. I use it quite often, once the sun’s gone down.”
Reynaud led the way back to the living room, with its deep carmine walls and matching drapes. In contrast, the woodwork had been painted white and the sofa,
