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The man who created Dracula....
Not many people know that Bram Stoker was the manager of the Lyceum Theatre in the West End. This is a story about the struggles and inspirations that infl... READ MORE
Beautifully written.
Absolutely beautiful. I loved every word. The (fictional) story of Bram Stoker with a fabulous cast of players, The Chief - Henry Irving, The leading lady ... READ MORE
A Theatre, a Writer, and a Ghost.
A very interesting, albeit fictional, look into some of the most interesting years in Bram Stoker's life. The characters are fascinating, especially in the... READ MORE
Stunning glimpse into Bram Stoker and Henry Irving's Lyceum
He may be famous now for writing one of the most enduring Vampire tales out there, but in his lifetime, Bram Stoker was better known for being the manager ... READ MORE
Absolutely beautiful and so much fun!
Bram Stoker, Ellen Terry, Henry Irving, Oscar Wilde, Dracula, Jack the Ripper and the Lyceum Theatre...what a role call and what a novel!
O'Connor has a wo... READ MORE
A great example of literary historical fiction.
Very good book this, though a slow start had me wanting to put it down early. Very glad I persisted though, once it warms up the writing is brilliant, the ... READ MORE
Publisher information
- Publisher: Vintage Publishing
- ISBN: 9781787300859