{"product_id":"the-bloody-road-to-castle-dracula-explore-the-history-of-vampires-the-inspiration-behind-bram-stokers-masterpiece-9780738782904","title":"The Bloody Road to Castle Dracula: Explore the History of Vampires \u0026 the Inspiration Behind Bram Stoker's Masterpiece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep into a Captivating Labyrinth \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere History Collides with Myth \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand Dracula's Origins Are Revealed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the inquisitive heart of an adventurer and the rigor of a scholar, Steven J. Rolfes leads you through centuries of dark folklore, lost legends, and the wild inspirations behind Bram Stoker's immortal classic. Rolfes's lively, immersive, and unfailingly engaging prose helps you make sense of what is fact, what is fable, and how the two entwine to birth the world's ultimate vampire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith riveting research and unforgettable tales, this book reimagines the legendary Count for a new generation. Each chapter illuminates long-buried secrets and introduces you to the poets, exiles, actors, and real-life monsters who shaped a myth. Equal parts travelogue, literary detective story, and cultural history, \u003cem\u003eThe Bloody Road to Castle Dracula\u003c\/em\u003e is your invitation to cross the threshold into the shadows--if you dare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Llewellyn Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780738782904\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 324","brand":"Steven J. Rolfes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52715539988661,"sku":"9780738782904","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-bloody-road-to-castle-dracula-explore-the-history-of-vampires-the-inspiration-behind-bram-stokers-masterpiece-9780738782904","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}