This is an auction for THE HISTORIAN by Elizabeth Kostova.

"Never was a ghost story so casually erudite, nor a historical travelogue such gripping entertainment."

• New York Magazine

'A spirited update of Bram Stoker's classic, vastly ingenious ... Kostova is a whiz at storytelling and narrative pace.'

• The Observer '(UK)

'Told with a compelling intensity which will keep the reader hooked until the last Undead tomb door swings shut.'

• Sunday Telegraph (UK)

'Filled with fascinating details of archaic vampire lore, the splendours of the Ottoman Empire and the beauty of Romania.'

• Times Literary Supplement

"This atmospheric page-turner by author Kostova is a bloodthirsty delight. A teenage American girl, living in 1972 Amsterdam, comes across an ancient book in the library of her widower father. The book, blank save for an illustration of a dragon and the word Drakulya, contains a cache of faded letters all addressed to "My dear and unfortunate reader." Thus begins a search for the truth behind the myth of Dracula, a search that crosses continents as well as generations. Told through narratives, flashbacks, and letters, the plot unfolds at a rapid pace but never gives away too many clues at once. The cast of colorful characters even includes a creepy librarian who takes on the Renfield role of crazed vampire groupie. Both literary and scary, this one is guaranteed to keep one reading into the wee hours--preferably sitting in a brightly lit room and wearing a garlic necklace. Highly recommended."

• Booklist (US)

Very favourable reviews on Amazon.com.

Paperback 2006.

704 pages.

Good condition.

The cost of shipping is $3.95.

There is of course no charge for shipping if you collect this book from my shop in Palmerston North following the auction.

Payment within seven days, please.

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