Quintessence of August

During an August heat-wave, the Comte de Saint-Germain seeks the help of detective Auguste Dupin. Someone--or someTHING--is trying to kill him! The Comte has inherited a magical cello and a mysterious sealed box. A psychic vampire (an "egregore") intends to use the cello and a magical musical composition to steal another soul. Can Dupin and his faithful companion unravel the puzzle in time to save the Comte?

In timpul unui val de caldura din august, Comte de Saint-Germain cauta ajutorul detectivului Auguste Dupin. Cineva - sau altceva - incearca sa-l omoare!