{"product_id":"the-historian-by-elizabeth-kostova-rare-books","title":"The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"lxetvt\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eThe Historian\u003c\/em\u003e is a historical mystery novel that blends travel, academic research, and vampire folklore into a multi-layered narrative. The story follows a young woman who discovers a series of old letters from her father, revealing his decades-long search for the truth about Vlad the Impaler and the legend of Dracula. As she reads deeper, she is drawn into his journey across Europe, where libraries, monasteries, and hidden archives hold clues to a centuries-old secret. The novel moves between different timelines and narrators, gradually revealing how obsession with history and myth can consume entire lives. Rich in atmosphere and detail, the book explores themes of knowledge, legacy, and the blurred line between historical fact and supernatural legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bcfd3h\" data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eAbout the Author —\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1490\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eElizabeth Kostova is an American novelist best known for her debut novel \u003cem data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eThe Historian\u003c\/em\u003e, which became an international bestseller. She is recognized for her interest in historical research, European culture, and the blending of real historical events with fictional storytelling. Kostova’s writing is noted for its detailed settings, intellectual depth, and slow-building suspense. She has also written other novels that continue her focus on history, art, and mystery. Through her work, she is often praised for creating immersive narratives that connect academic curiosity with compelling storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":48771384606977,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/eli.jpg?v=1778834051","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-historian-by-elizabeth-kostova-rare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}