Which famous horror writer was once secretary to Henry Irving?

Interesting man, interesting life.

Dracula was based on 15th century nobleman and ruler Vlad the impaler who's family name was Dracula He used to impale his enemies he was quite wicked his castle still stands near Transylvania, Romania.

Interesting folks - those upper class men & women of the 1800's & 1900's - their attitudes, ideas, pursuits, and philosophy had such a remarkable influence on history & ultimately how we think , and our attitudes today. I never cease gaining an insight on how & what motivated & influenced their behavior.

I walked around the ruins of the castle he stayed in while visiting friends in Scotland. He began writing the book Dracula while there. Beautiful seashore as well.

We used to live near to his house in St Leonard's Terrace, Chelsea, London.

Gary, not quite, his family name was Tepes, his father belonged to the order of the dragon. Dracula in Romanian is dragon.

If you’ve never read Dracula, do it. It’s surprisingly enjoyable.

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