To understand Armand's story, you'd need to consider his appearances in several of Rice's books:
* Interview with the Vampire: We first meet Armand as a young, idealistic vampire in the 15th century. He is a member of the Theatre des Vampires in Paris, a troupe of vampires who entertain humans and use their blood for sustenance. He becomes entangled with Louis de Pointe du Lac and Claudia, two other vampires.
* The Vampire Lestat: Armand's history is further explored in this book, revealing the tragic love story between him and Marius de Romanus, an ancient vampire who created him. Armand is also involved in Lestat's fight against the vampire clan led by Maharet.
* The Queen of the Damned: Armand is a key player in this novel, serving as Lestat's ally during his quest to unite all vampires and his fight against Akasha, the first vampire.
* Armand's story: While there isn't a single book entirely devoted to Armand, he is the main character in the novel Pandora and is featured prominently in Blood and Gold.
Armand's Synopsis in a nutshell:
* An old vampire, created in the 1400s by the ancient Marius de Romanus.
* He's experienced a great deal of love, loss, and disillusionment.
* His journey reflects the struggle between embracing his monstrous nature and yearning for humanity.
* He is a complex and morally ambiguous character, often torn between compassion and his own survival.
To fully understand Armand's story, I recommend reading the books he appears in. Each book deepens our understanding of his experiences, relationships, and struggles.