Dracula begins when a young English solicitor travels to Transylvania to assist the mysterious Count Dracula with a property purchase in England. As strange and unsettling events unfold, Dracula arrives in England, where a series of unexplained illnesses and disturbing occurrences begin to affect those around him. A small group of friends and allies gradually uncover the truth about the Count and find themselves drawn into a desperate struggle against a powerful and ancient threat. Told through letters, diary entries, and newspaper reports, the novel combines mystery, horror, and adventure as the characters race to stop Dracula's influence from spreading.