A rollicking, bloody, surprising novel of the fifteenth century which, in effect, reinvents Dracula as himself: a driven, vengeful, God-fearing human being.
An incredible story has been woven around the true facts that exist about the frightening but enigmatic leader of Wallachia and the climactic ending is superb.
"What makes a man commit acts of evil? Should this man be forgiven if his motivations were just? All of these questions are posed in the novel, but the answers are left up to the reader.
Vlad: The Last Confession by C.C. Humphreys is part history, part epic adventure - an engrossing novel that will surely have you reconsidering other "villains" of the past.
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Savvy Verse & Wit"C.C. Humphreys has done an excellent job with opening the Western world's eyes to the hero that
Vlad was. This is done through highly researched prose, full of great characters but also through further appendices which provide even more information on
Vlad Tepes.
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Read All Over Reviews"Humphreys writes in a compelling way that brings the character and time to life and even though you want to turn away you also want to know more." -
Broken Teepee"This was a very fascinating read about the life and times of a mad and compelling man. I was sucked into the story and now I want to learn more about
Vlad and his younger brother Radu: The Handsome.
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Paranormal & Romantic Suspense ReviewsWhile
Vlad's brutal acts might have inspired the name of Bram Stoker's fictional vampire, the historical man has nothing to do with that classic novel. His real story is engrossing.
A novel that sets out to humanize and demythologize
Vlad the Impaler...though he's still very naughty.
An unapologetic tale about a man who endured great losses and was driven by intense passion for his country and religion...the novel is aimed much more at readers interested in the historical origins of the Dracula stories than at those looking for another vampire story. As such, it succeeds admirably.
It makes you think harder about what it good, what is evil, and what happens when the two collide and combine within the soul. I love this book. One of the best historical fiction novels I've read. It gets my highest rating and a strong recommendation.