{"product_id":"9780755395873","title":"The Lord Count Drakulya: A spellbinding novel of the legendary figure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens when a man turns into a monster?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lord Count Drakulya \u003c\/i\u003eis Paul Doherty's second novel exploring the life of the man behind the legend. Perfect for fans of C.J Sansom and Ellis Peters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrince 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...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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":47118356054256,"sku":"9780755395873","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780755395873_p0.jpg?v=1763636478","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780755395873","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}