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"Anno Dracula" is a 1992 alternate history vampire novel written by British author Kim Newman, serving as the first book in a series of the same name. The story is set in an 1888 Victorian England where Count Dracula survived the events of Bram Stoker's original novel and went on to marry Queen Victoria. In this timeline, vampires are integrated into British society, creating a new ruling class, while the plot follows a killer stalking vampire prostitutes in Whitechapel. The narrative intertwines original characters with figures from historical records and classic Victorian literature.

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What is the premise of Anno Dracula?

Anno Dracula imagines that Count Dracula survived Bram Stoker's novel and became a powerful figure in Victorian Britain. The story takes place in an alternate 1888, where vampires and humans are divided into competing social groups.

How does Jack the Ripper feature in Anno Dracula?

The plot follows Jack the Ripper's politically charged murders of vampire prostitutes. Kim Newman combines real Victorian history with characters from Bram Stoker's novel and other popular fiction. [Anno Dracula](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anno_Dracula)

Is Anno Dracula part of a series?

Yes. It is the first book in Kim Newman's Anno Dracula series. The direct follow-up is The Bloody Red Baron, published in 1995. [Anno Dracula](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anno_Dracula) [The Bloody Red Baron](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bloody_Red_Baron)

When was Anno Dracula published?

Kim Newman's novel was published in 1992 by Simon & Schuster. It is both an alternate history and a vampire novel, with the political world of 1888 providing the setting for the supernatural conflict. [Anno Dracula](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anno_Dracula)

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