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The Historian
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Start date
April 1, 2009
Finish date
April 30, 2009
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Book Club selection for the month of April

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Lisa (Harmonybites)
The first time I tackled it I gave up quickly--finding this a bore. The opinions of friends who have read this novel have been mixed. I know some that think it a great, literate read. Giving this a second try I can understand that. The descriptions of different locations from Amsterdam to Istanbul, from France to Greece and Romania are vivid and evocative; there's some great imagery in the novel. The author obviously did her research on these countries, and on the history and legend of Dracula. ...more
Julie
Sep 13, 2012 rated it it was amazing
I loved this story! It is full of rich vibrant details that form beautiful pictures of the the characters world. It was gripping and suspenseful. One of my favorite stories of all time!
Joan
Oct 13, 2009 rated it liked it
This is about finding Dracula. It was actually pretty good if you can hang on until they get to Oxford. Before that, it is tedious reading and I almost put it down.
Julie
This book was amazing. I loved the story and all the historical information. I did not want to stop reading.
Recindag
Jul 04, 2009 rated it it was amazing
Sherrelle
Aug 15, 2009 rated it really liked it
Blue Eyed Vixen
Dec 27, 2009 marked it as to-read
Debbie Reeder
Jan 06, 2010 rated it liked it
Kathy
Jan 07, 2010 rated it really liked it
gazing_where
Jan 08, 2010 marked it as to-read
Geraldine
Mar 29, 2010 marked it as to-read
Jane
Apr 06, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Kimberly
May 13, 2010 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Alex
Jul 29, 2010 rated it really liked it
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Dan
Aug 22, 2010 marked it as to-read
Kristin
Sep 27, 2010 marked it as to-read
Maggie
Sep 29, 2010 marked it as to-read
Melissa
Oct 08, 2010 marked it as to-read
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Ursula Grey
Dec 31, 2010 rated it really liked it
Papermaker
Jan 27, 2011 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Heidi Hehnly
Apr 24, 2011 marked it as to-read
Heather (DeathByBook)
Jun 28, 2011 marked it as taking-a-break  ·  review of another edition
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Heather (DeathByBook)
Aug 19, 2011 is currently reading it
Traci Sherlock
Dec 10, 2011 marked it as to-read
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Sarah
Dec 31, 2011 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Lillie
Dec 29, 2016 rated it did not like it  ·  review of another edition
Sheida
Jan 31, 2014 marked it as to-read
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