Dracula the Undead: A chilling sequel to Dracula

“Dracula the Undead is a rich sequel, the best out there... capturing the romantic and gothic spirit of the Victorian era... with great pacing and a creative plot.” – Darkcornerbooks .com A chilling sequel to DRACULA by Bram Stoker that recaptures that atmospheric mystery and horror of the original. Winner of the Dracula Society's BEST GOTHIC NOVEL Award. In 1997, to celebrate 100 years since the first publication of DRACULA by Bram Stoker, Penguin Books asked Freda Warrington - on the strength of her "A Taste of Blood Wine" vampire series - to write a sequel in celebration of the original Dracula. "Seven years ago we all went through the flames... In the summer of this year we made a journey to Transylvania, and went over the old ground which was, and is, to us so full of vivid memories... The castle stood as before, reared high above a waste of desolation." - from Dracula by Bram Stoker Dracula the Undead takes up the story where Bram Stoker left off - with the return of Mina, Jonathan, Dr van Helsing and their friends to the setting of their horrific final encounter with Count Dracula. There they meet the scholar Professor Kovacs and his niece Elena. But their visit causes something Undead to stir. Deep beneath the earth, Dracula's fierce soul lies in limbo, disembodied and desperate to regain his lifeblood. Elena begins to be haunted by a mysterious wolf... and thus the vampire Count's devilish plan is set in motion, with some shocking twists along the way. “Dracula the Undead by Freda Warrington is a true rarity – a sequel to a literary classic that doesn’t pale in comparison... She does Stoker proud in her deft handing of horror and suspense.” – Setisays .blogspot

About the Author

Freda Warrington is the author of seventeen novels of fantasy, vampires and alternative history, including A Taste of Blood Wine, The Amber Citadel, and her latest, The Court of the Midnight King – a mystical exploration of King Richard III. She was born in Leicestershire where she still lives, close to the beautiful Charnwood Forest that has always inspired her writing. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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