{"product_id":"the-bloody-road-to-castle-dracula-explore-the-history-of-vampires-the-inspiration-behind-bram-stokers-masterpiece-paperback","title":"The Bloody Road to Castle Dracula: Explore the History of Vampires \u0026 the Inspiration Behind Bram Stoker's Masterpiece - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteven J. Rolfes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep into a Captivating Labyrinth \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere History Collides with Myth \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand Dracula's Origins Are Revealed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the inquisitive heart of an adventurer and the rigor of a scholar, Steven J. Rolfes leads you through centuries of dark folklore, lost legends, and the wild inspirations behind Bram Stoker's immortal classic. Rolfes's lively, immersive, and unfailingly engaging prose helps you make sense of what is fact, what is fable, and how the two entwine to birth the world's ultimate vampire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith riveting research and unforgettable tales, this book reimagines the legendary Count for a new generation. Each chapter illuminates long-buried secrets and introduces you to the poets, exiles, actors, and real-life monsters who shaped a myth. Equal parts travelogue, literary detective story, and cultural history, \u003cem\u003eThe Bloody Road to Castle Dracula\u003c\/em\u003e is your invitation to cross the threshold into the shadows--if you dare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven J Rolfes\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of numerous books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Bloody Road to Castle Dracula\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e Beware the Banshee's Cry\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHistoric Downtown Cincinnati \u003c\/em\u003e(with Kent Jones). Passionate about history, Rolfes has been published in various magazines and hosted a summer radio program telling ghost stories. He has worked as a teacher, salesman, jeweler, former ESL teacher for Spanish-speaking immigrants, and detective. Now retired, he was a volunteer at the Cincinnati History Museum and an employee at the Ohio Regional Transit Authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 324\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 08, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826127515897,"sku":"9780738782904","price":19.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/RYx-_bKA3q9780738782904.webp?v=1786873730","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-bloody-road-to-castle-dracula-explore-the-history-of-vampires-the-inspiration-behind-bram-stokers-masterpiece-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}