As a result, the book offers potential insight into what would have happened inA Discovery of Witchesseason 4.
An important aspect of this is their parenting journey andhow they approach raising their twins, Philip and Rebecca.
Further, thechildrens budding abilitiesare exploredinTimes Convert.Their magical and mortal aspects are given equal value.
A significant aspect ofTimes Convertisworld-building and in-depth character study.
The de Clermont family has ancient traditions.
Thecourtship of Marcus and Phoebe has already happenedbefore the events ofTimes Convert.
Theirchance encounter blossoms into a romance, leading to Phoebe moving to Sept Tours to be closer to him.
InThe Book of Life,Phoebe becomes a trusted member of the de Clermont family.
Despite facing danger from family members, Phoebe remains devoted to Marcus and the family.
Phoebe agrees to become a vampire so she canmarry Marcus and be with himevermore.
However, Harkness makes a point that this is not Phoebes only character motivation.
He points out,You cant know for sure.
This is because tradition dictates that mates must be separated for three months.
During this time, Phoebes maker Miriam teaches Phoebe what being a de Clermont vampire means.
Theirbeing physically separatedmakes the thematic parallels in the book even more effective.
In Paris, Phoebes turning has subverted maternal imagery at the pivotal moment of her siring.
The process is compared to suckling, as per literary tradition.
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