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Historical FantasyVampire Fiction

The Dragon Waiting

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  • 1983 first published
  • 365 pages
  • 5 editions
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John M. Ford's The Dragon Waiting (1983) is a historical fantasy and vampire fiction novel. It takes readers to Bosworth field and Great Britain in 1284–1536. Characters include Richard III King of England (1452-1485), House of Medici and Henry VII King of England (1457-1509). Readers will find themes of vampires.

17 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 5 editions.

At about 365 pages, most readers finish it in 6–7 hours.

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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

  • 1284–1536
  • Edward IV, 1461–1483

Characters

  • Richard III King of England (1452-1485)
  • House of Medici
  • Henry VII King of England (1457-1509)
  • Edward IV King of England (1442-1483)
  • Princes in the Tower
  • Edward V King of England (1470-1483)

Subjects

  • Wales
  • Historical fantasy
  • Vampires

Publisher

Quick answers

Who wrote The Dragon Waiting?

The Dragon Waiting was written by John M. Ford and first published in 1983.

What genre is The Dragon Waiting?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Vampire Fiction.

How long is The Dragon Waiting?

The median edition has 365 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Dragon Waiting?

Readers who like it often enjoy Scarlet (King Raven #2), The Last Light of the Sun and The Chalice and the Blade.

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