I love cultural cross-references! But they are so hard to catch aren't they? Over the years I've managed to learn a few of the British and American ones, and since I've studied a lot of German history I'm starting to manage a few of the German ones. But it's hard. ;D

Have you ever read "Vampire family" by Russian 19th century writer Alexei Konstantinovich Tolstoy?

No, the only Tolstoy I've read is Leo. Tell me more? But vampires with less black leather sounds good. That and lace have been slightly over used in the vampire clothing department. Hee.