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The Lord Count Drakulya

On sale

6th June 2013

Price: £4.99

Selected:  ebook / ISBN-13: 9780755395873

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What happens when a man turns into a monster?

The Lord Count Drakulya is Paul Doherty’s second novel exploring the life of the man behind the legend. Perfect for fans of C.J Sansom and Ellis Peters.


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…

What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:
‘Paul Doherty’s books are a joy to read
The sounds and smells of the period seem to waft from the pages of [Paul Doherty’s] books’
‘Mr. Doherty’s research is only topped by his imagination

Reviews

Booklist
Praise for Paul Doherty: The master of historical whodunit
Yorkshire Evening Post
Doherty's scholarly historical knowledge lays a firm foundation for his ingenious plots, and adds greatly to the enjoyment of the novel
Historical Novels Review
Paul Doherty weaves an intricate story with clues littered among the pages
Northern Echo
A masterpiece of murder and mystery
Publishers Weekly
An engrossing and informative read
New Statesman
Paul Doherty has a lively sense of history