{"product_id":"9780755395866","title":"Prince Drakulya: A spellbinding novel of the legendary figure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho was the man behind the legend?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePrince Drakulya\u003c\/i\u003e, Paul Doherty traces th\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ee life of the infamous figure in a thrilling mystery. Perfect for fans of C.J Sansom and Ellis Peters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDracula has always been a fascinating yet terrifying figure. But the legend of the human vampire is based on horrifying reality: Dracula (or more properly Drakulya) was a real person, a Prince of Wallachia (now part of Romania) who struggled for personal and political survival during the sinister intrigues of I5th century Europe. Discover him through Rhodros - the friend who knew him best. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRhodros accurately describes Drakulya's influences: his harsh imprisonment by the Ottoman Turks, his manipulation by the subtle and brilliant Ottoman court, and his lust for vengeance against the nobles responsible for the deaths of his father and brother. When Drakulya finally breaks free from his captors' influence he returns as ruler of his own country to wreak horrifying revenge...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the gripping sequel: \u003ci\u003eThe Lord Count Drakulya\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about Paul Doherty:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Paul Doherty's books are \u003cb\u003ea joy to read\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eThe sounds and smells of the period seem to waft from the pages\u003c\/b\u003e of [Paul Doherty's] books'\u003cbr\u003e'Mr. Doherty's \u003cb\u003eresearch\u003c\/b\u003e is only topped by his \u003cb\u003eimagination\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Headline Book Publishing, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47118393671920,"sku":"9780755395866","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780755395866_p0.jpg?v=1763640632","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780755395866","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}