Fred Saberhagen - The Dracula Tape

This book, written by the author of the latest screen version's book adaption(Bram Stoker's Dracula), offers a great look at the other side of the classic story. The story is told from the point of view of Dracula himself, and begins at the same point as the Stoker novel. But, with the arrival of Harker at Castle Dracula, the story takes a very different turn. Saberhagen portays Dracula as a great warrior prince, caught in a life that he did'nt chose. Without apology, Dracula tells us of his true love for the women in the novel and how he only made one of them (Lucy) into a vampire to keep her alive in some form, as her death was caused by VanHelsen's instance on using an untested medical procedure, blood transfusion. This is a great indication of Saberhagen's love for the person of Dracula. I would suggest this book to anyone who thinks they know the legend inside-out. Also, try "The Holmes-Dracula File" from the same author.