L'historiador

Synopsis of L'historiador

«L'historiador» is the mystery novel by Elizabeth Kostova, published by Edicions 62 in paperback (640 pages, in Catalan).

A young woman finds in her father's library an ancient book and some letters that lead her into a search across Europe: generations of historians have risked their lives to uncover the truth about Vlad the Impaler, the medieval ruler who inspired the legend of Count Dracula. Travelling through monasteries, libraries and secret archives, the investigation connects her family's past with an evil that seems to remain alive through the centuries.

Set in the tradition of the Gothic novel, it is part of the El Balancí collection; includes translation by Mar Albacar Morgo.

For readers of contemporary fiction, historical mystery and vampire narratives with an erudite setting and dark atmosphere.