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1912: The official sequel to Bram Stoker’s classic novel Dracula, written by his direct descendent and endorsed by the Stoker family.
Dracula: The Un-Dead
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The story begins in 1912, twenty-five years after the events described in the original novel. Dr. Jack Seward, now a disgraced morphine addict, hunts vampires across Europe with the help of a mysterious benefactor. Meanwhile, Quincey Harker, the grown son of Jonathan and Mina, leaves law school to pursue a career in stage at London’s famous Lyceum Theatre.
The production of Dracula at the Lyceum, directed and produced by Bram Stoker, has recently lost its star. Luckily, Quincey knows how to contact the famed Hungarian actor Basarab, who agrees to take the lead role.
Quincey soon discovers that the play features his parents and their former friends as characters, and seems to reveal much about the terrible secrets he’s always suspected them of harbouring. But, before he can confront them, Jonathan Harker is found murdered.
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The writers were able to access Bram Stoker’s hand-written notes and have included in their story characters and plot threads that had been excised by the publisher from the original printing over a century ago.
Dracula is one of the most recognized fictional characters in the world, having spawned dozens of multi-media spin-offs. The Un-Dead is the first Dracula story to enjoy the full support of the Stoker estate since the original 1931 movie starring Bela Lugosi.
A novel of contrasts where locations are concerned. From the cold dark Transylvania to the small, quaint fishing village of Whitby.
A novel of contrasts where locations are concerned. From the cold dark Transylvania to the small, quaint fishing village of Whitby.
Transylvania
The story starts in Transylvania and the home of the man who must be the most well known character in gothic and horror fiction.
A castle on a hill, the dark imposing castle, the isolation and fear of the unknown. A lone man comes to visit…
Castle Bran – perhaps the most iconic place associated with Dracula is a must see!
Whitby – Dracula’s Whitby
This is where the real horror unfolds as the setting’s innocence and the many narrow cobbled streets reveal a much darker underbelly. From a tragic shipwreck comes horror.
Whitby Abbey is said to have been a major inspiration for the novel as well as the tombstones in the graveyards.
The harbour is where it all starts – the shipwreck brings death and destruction in this case.
The tourist office in Whitby has had many requests over the years as to where Dracula’s gravestone is. Many people still search St Mary’s Church though….
Booktrail Boarding Pass Information: Dracula: The Un-dead
Author/Guide: Dacre Stoker Destination: Whitby, Transylvania Departure Time: 1890s, 1920s
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