Discover the book that inspired — and terrified — generations of readers, Bram Stoker's quintessential vampire novel. The beloved novel was a bestseller in Britain when it was published in 1897 and has thrilled readers ever since. One of the most famous novels in the history of English literature, Dracula is the unforgettable story of the aristocrat Count Dracula, a vampire living in a castle in Transylvania, and the men who risk their lives to kill him.