The Historian

Very delightful historical mystery about the always-fascinating Mr Vlad Tepes, who may or may not be hot, but he likes books, which is a point in his favor, even if he's evil and vampirey. But I digress. This is a delightful romp across Turkey and Europe in search of the erstwhile vampire as he maims people and makes them disappear–to what end? That's just what our heroes want to know.
My only complaint was the very end, which is a complaint in most things; can't be helped. Other than the patness and lameness, a lovely read. The mysteries of Dan Brown, but Ms. Kostova can write eighty circles around that hack. And now, I find I must read more about Mr Tepes...