The Lord Count Drakulya: A spellbinding novel of the legendary figure

In this gripping sequel to PRINCE DRAKULYA, Paul Doherty tells the story of Drakulya's rise to power, and explores the truth behind the terrifying vampire legends that surround him.

Prince Dracula, or more accurately, Drakulya, was a real person who struggled to control the small Balkan kingdom of Wallachia amidst the cruelty and corruption of I5th-century Europe. Through the eyes of his Greek friend, Rhodros, we see Drakulya, a Renaissance prince, become a despot and wreak a horrifying revenge on his opponents. When Drakulya launches all-out war against his hated enemy, the Ottoman Turks, Rhodros is drawn deeper into the nightmare. His attempts at escape are overtaken by events which sweep Drakulya to a chilling climax and the birth of one of Europe's most terrifying legends...