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The Struggle (Harper Torch)
The Struggle
Attribution
Author

L.J. Smith

Publication information
Publisher

HarperCollins

Release date

1991

Chronology
Preceded by

The Awakening

Followed by

The Fury

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"The rage of jealousy..."
—Tagline

The Struggle is the second novel in the Vampire Diaries series, and second of the original story arc. The book was written by L.J. Smith and was first published in the United States in 1991 by HarperTeen.

Dedication[]

"To my dear sister, Judy. A special thanks to Anne Smith, Peggy Bokulic, Anne Marie Smith, and Laura Penny for information about Virginia, and to Jack and Sue Check for all their local lore."

Book description[]

"Centuries ago, two brothers - Stefan and Damon - fell victims to the power of love, their legacy being to live through the ages as the undead - vampires. And now the two brothers are in conflict - for Elena, ice-cool Elena, whose passion for Stefan has changed her life.

But Damon, prince of darkness, tempts Elena with his seductive promises of power and eternal life. As she struggles to choose between the two, Stefan knows only one way to gain the strength to save Elena from Damon. He must break his vow and taste human blood again..."

Plot[]

Chapter 1[]

Chapter 2[]

Chapter 3[]

Chapter 4[]

Chapter 5[]

Chapter 6[]

Chapter 7[]

Chapter 8[]

Chapter 9[]

Chapter 10[]

Chapter 11[]

Chapter 12[]

Chapter 13[]

Chapter 14[]

Chapter 15[]

Chapter 16[]

List of deaths[]

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