The Historian

A Literary Quest into the Heart of Darkness

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova is a spellbinding blend of history, myth, and suspense that takes readers on a journey across centuries and continents in search of one of the world’s most terrifying legends—Dracula. When a young woman discovers a mysterious book and a cache of old letters in her father’s library, she is drawn into a decades-long quest that began with her father's enigmatic mentor and leads deep into the heart of Eastern Europe.

As father and daughter uncover clues hidden in ancient texts, ruined monasteries, and forgotten archives, they unravel the chilling truth behind the Dracula myth—and confront the terrifying possibility that the infamous vampire may not be a myth at all.

History Holds More Than Secrets—It Holds the Undead

Richly atmospheric and meticulously researched, The Historian is a gothic epic that explores the power of storytelling, the legacy of evil, and the unbreakable bond between generations. Elizabeth Kostova’s debut novel is a masterful tale of obsession, scholarship, and suspense that redefines the vampire genre with elegance and depth.

Perfect for fans of historical thrillers, gothic fiction, and literary mysteries steeped in folklore and legend.