This well-preserved first printing hardcover is in near fine condition—tight, square, and unmarked, with clean pages. The black cloth boards and gilt spine lettering are pristine, and the dust jacket is unmarked. The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova blends historical fiction and the supernatural, following a young woman’s discovery of an ancient book and letters that lead her on a journey across Europe to uncover the truth about Dracula. Rich in historical detail and atmospheric settings, the novel explores themes of history, scholarship, and the enduring nature of evil.