The Historian - Elizabeth Kostova - Softcover - 734 Pages

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"The Historian" unravels a chilling mystery surrounding the legend of Vlad the Impaler, better known as Dracula. A young woman, whose name we never learn, discovers a medieval book containing disturbing woodcut images and an unsettling letter addressed to "My dear and unfortunate successor." This discovery mirrors the experiences of her father, Paul, who was similarly drawn into the Dracula mystery decades earlier while working as a junior professor.

ￂﾠIntrigued and driven by a familial connection to the unknown, the narrator embarks on a perilous journey across Europe and Turkey, following the cryptic clues left behind by her father and his former mentor, Professor Rossi. Each library, archive, and crumbling monastery reveals another piece of the puzzle, hinting at Dracula's real, terrifying existence and the powerful secret society sworn to protect the world from him.

ￂﾠAs the narrator delves deeper, she uncovers not only historical accounts but also the terrifying reality of Dracula's enduring influence. She learns that Dracula, far from being a simple vampire of folklore, is a master strategist and a cunning manipulator whose immortality is intertwined with ancient texts and hidden knowledge.

ￂﾠThe narrator must race against time, deciphering historical riddles and evading the grasp of both Dracula's loyal followers and a shadowy organization seeking to exploit his power. Her journey becomes a desperate struggle for survival, forcing her to confront her own family history and the chilling truth about the legend that has haunted them for generations.