This chapter
Characters 78
Places 43
Mina Harker joins Dr. Seward at his asylum, where they exchange and transcribe their various journals and phonograph records to create a chronological narrative of the vampire's activities. Jonathan Harker successfully tracks the fifty boxes of Transylvanian earth from Whitby to the chapel at Carfax. The group—Mina, Jonathan, Seward, Quincey Morris, and Arthur Holmwood—unites at the asylum to combine their knowledge and prepare for their hunt against Count Dracula.

On stage

Mina Harker She arrives in London, meets Dr. Seward, and stays at the asylum. She transcribes Seward's phonograph diaries and provides maternal comfort to Arthur and Quincey.
Abraham Van Helsing He receives Mina's telegram, gives Jonathan and Mina's diaries to Seward to study, and departs for Liverpool Street.
Dr. John Seward He meets Mina at Paddington Station, brings her to the asylum, and shares his phonograph diaries with her after she shares the Harkers' journals with him.
Jonathan Harker He travels to Whitby to investigate the shipment of Dracula's boxes, tracks them to Carfax in London, and joins Mina at Dr. Seward's asylum to collate their evidence.
Arthur Holmwood splintered as Lord Godalming He arrives at the asylum and breaks down in tears while talking to Mina, finding comfort in her sympathy.
Quincey P. Morris He accompanies Arthur to the asylum and is comforted by Mina, who kisses him in a gesture of friendship.
R. M. Renfield He appears unnervingly sane and asks for his discharge, which makes Seward suspicious that he is anticipating Dracula's triumph.
Billington junior He meets Jonathan at the Whitby station.
The Carriers They describe the neglected and dusty state of Carfax and the 'rummy' atmosphere of the old chapel.
The Maid She announces dinner to Dr. Seward.

Mentioned

Count Dracula He is mentioned as the subject of the group's investigation; his movements are tracked via the shipment of his boxes of earth.
Samuel F. Billington He provides Jonathan with papers and information regarding the consignment of Dracula's boxes.
Carter Paterson The company responsible for delivering the boxes of earth to Carfax.
The Station-master at King's Cross He assists Jonathan in verifying the arrival of the boxes.
The Station-master at Whitby village He gives Jonathan a letter of introduction to the King's Cross station-master.
The Housekeeper Seward wires her to prepare rooms for Mina.
The Attendant Seward instructs him to watch Renfield closely and have a strait-waistcoat ready.

Settings

Berkeley Hotel A hotel in London where Van Helsing stays.
Liverpool Street Station A major railway station in London.
Paddington Station A major railway station in London.
Dr. Seward's House/Asylum The lunatic asylum managed by Dr. Seward, where the group begins to centralize their research.
Whitby The coastal town where the Demeter landed and where Jonathan goes to track the boxes.
Carfax The large, neglected estate purchased by Dracula, adjacent to the asylum.
King's Cross Station A major railway station in London where the boxes of earth arrived.
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Jonathan Harker

Also known as: Wilhelmina

A solicitor who survived a harrowing ordeal at Castle Dracula. He is uncommonly clever, full of energy, and possesses great nerve. He has become resolute and strong under the strain of the investigation, tracking Dracula's boxes from Whitby to London.

Mina fiancée/wife-to-beCount Dracula client/hostThe Landlady guestPeter Hawkins employee and friendThe Three Vampire Women victim of +8 more

Count Dracula

Also known as: Dracula, D., The Master, The Monster, The Count, Count de Ville, Mr. de Ville

A Transylvanian nobleman and vampire. He has moved fifty cases of earth from Varna to Whitby and then to Carfax in London. He is described as a 'terrible monster' and 'Thing.'

Jonathan Harker host/employerThe Driver masterPeter Hawkins business correspondent/friendThe Three Vampire Women master ofThe Szgany employer of +5 more

Arthur Holmwood

Also known as: Art, Lord Godalming

Lucy's fiancé, now Lord Godalming. He is in deep mourning and has been unable to speak freely of his grief until meeting Mina Harker. He is humble and grateful for the help of his friends.

Lucy Westenra fiancéDr. John Seward friendQuincey P. Morris friendMrs. Westenra friendLord Godalming son +3 more

Lucy Westenra

Also known as: The Bloofer Lady

Now an 'Un-Dead' vampire, she appears with crimson lips, sharp teeth, and a heartless, voluptuous cruelty. She preys on children and attempts to lure Arthur into her 'hungry' arms. After being staked by Arthur, her face returns to its original state of sweetness and purity, signifying her soul's release.

Mina best friendArthur Holmwood fiancéeDr. John Seward suitor (rejected)Quincey P. Morris suitor (rejected)Mrs. Westenra daughter +6 more

Dr. John Seward

Also known as: Jack Seward

A doctor who runs a lunatic asylum. He is a close friend of Arthur Holmwood and Quincey Morris, and a former student of Van Helsing. He keeps a diary on a phonograph. He is initially protective of the 'terrible' details of Lucy's death but eventually trusts Mina with his records.

Lucy Westenra rejected suitorArthur Holmwood friendQuincey P. Morris friendR. M. Renfield doctor/patientAbraham Van Helsing former student and friend +5 more

Quincey P. Morris

A brave and practical American friend of Arthur and Seward. He is unselfish and bears his own grief over Lucy's death bravely. He refers to Mina as 'little girl,' the same term he used for Lucy.

Lucy Westenra rejected suitorArthur Holmwood friendDr. John Seward friendAbraham Van Helsing allyMina Harker friend +3 more

R. M. Renfield

A patient in Dr. Seward's asylum. He has periods of appearing completely sane but is linked to the proximity of Count Dracula. He is 'zoöphagous' and refers to Dracula as 'master.'

Dr. John Seward patientCount Dracula servant/worshipperPatrick Hennessey patientMina Harker visitor (whom he warns to leave)Abraham Van Helsing admirer of his work

Mrs. Westenra

Also known as: mamma

Lucy's mother, who had a fatal heart condition. She died of fright and heart failure during a supernatural attack on their home. In this chapter, her body is found in Lucy's bed.

Lucy Westenra motherArthur Holmwood friendMina Murray guest/friendDr. John Seward medical consultantAbraham Van Helsing acquaintance

The Attendant

Staff at the asylum.

Dr. John Seward employeeR. M. Renfield guard

Mina Harker

Jonathan Harker's wife, formerly Mina Murray. She is a schoolmistress, highly intelligent, and skilled in shorthand and typewriting. She is deeply devoted to her husband's recovery and has taken it upon herself to organize and transcribe all journals and letters related to their experiences. Van Helsing calls her a 'pearl among women.' She provides emotional support to Arthur Holmwood and Quincey Morris.

Jonathan Harker wifeLucy Westenra best friendSister Agatha acquaintance and nursePeter Hawkins protege and heirAbraham Van Helsing correspondent +5 more

Abraham Van Helsing

A professor from Amsterdam and a specialist in obscure diseases and the supernatural. He is a man of immense faith and iron nerves. He leads the group in the mission to destroy the 'Un-Dead' Lucy. He is methodical, compassionate, and highly respects Mina Harker's intelligence.

Dr. John Seward mentor and friendLucy Westenra doctorArthur Holmwood medical advisorVanderpool friend and supplier of herbsMrs. Westenra acquaintance +7 more
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The Landlady

A cheery-looking elderly woman in peasant dress who runs the Golden Krone Hotel in Bistritz. She is deeply superstitious and fearful of the "evil things" that come out on St. George's Eve.

The Landlord wifeJonathan Harker hostess

The Landlord

The elderly owner of the Golden Krone Hotel in Bistritz. He is reticent and pretends not to understand Jonathan's German when questioned about Count Dracula.

The Landlady husbandJonathan Harker host

The Driver

A tall man with a long brown beard and bright eyes. He has prodigious strength and command over wolves.

Count Dracula servantJonathan Harker passenger/guide

The Three Vampire Women

Also known as: The Weird Sisters

Three predatory vampire women with brilliant white teeth and voluptuous ruby lips. They lack shadows and can materialize from moonbeams. They are subordinate to the Count and crave human blood.

Count Dracula subordinates ofJonathan Harker predators ofAbraham Van Helsing victims

The Szgany

A band of gypsies encamped in the courtyard of Castle Dracula. They are fearless, superstitious, and loyal to the Count, speaking their own Romany tongue.

Count Dracula servants ofJonathan Harker betrayers of

The Slovaks

Laborers who arrive at the castle with leiter-wagons. They wear wide hats, nail-studded belts, and sheepskins. They are stoic and ignore Jonathan's pleas for help.

Count Dracula laborers forThe Szgany associates of

The Distressed Woman

A woman from the local village whose child was taken by the Count.

Count Dracula victim of

Mina Murray

Jonathan Harker's fiancée. She is an assistant schoolmistress, diligent, and observant. She keeps a detailed journal in shorthand. In this chapter, she heroically rescues Lucy from the East Cliff during a sleepwalking episode and later receives news that Jonathan is safe in a hospital in Buda-Pesth.

Jonathan Harker fiancéeLucy Westenra best friendPeter Hawkins employee and friendMr. Swales acquaintanceMrs. Westenra friend and confidante +1 more

Mr. Swales

Also known as: Sir Oracle

An elderly resident of Whitby, nearly a hundred years old. He is a former sailor in the Greenland fishing fleet. He is skeptical, blunt, and speaks in a heavy local dialect. In this chapter, he is found dead on his favorite seat with a look of horror on his face.

Mina Murray acquaintanceLucy Westenra acquaintance

The Coastguard

An official in Whitby who observes the sea and passing ships.

Mina Murray acquaintance

The Sea-Captain

Also known as: The Captain of the Demeter

The captain of the Russian schooner Demeter. He was a brave and dedicated seaman who stayed at his post until the end, lashng his hands to the wheel with a crucifix to remain true to his trust despite a 'fiend' or 'monster' aboard his ship.

The Mate commander

The Mate

The first mate of the Demeter, a Roumanian man of a stronger but more volatile nature. He became convinced a 'tall, thin, ghastly pale' man was hiding in the hold and eventually jumped overboard in a fit of madness or despair.

The Sea-Captain subordinate

Petrofsky

A crew member of the Demeter who first goes missing.

Abramoff

A crew member of the Demeter.

Olgaren

A crew member of the Demeter who claims to have seen a tall, thin stranger on board.

The Great Dog

A large, fierce dog that leaps from the Demeter as it crashes and disappears into the Whitby cliffs.

Sister Agatha

A nurse at the Hospital of St. Joseph and Ste. Mary in Buda-Pesth. She is described as a 'good creature' and a 'born nurse' who respects the secrets of her patients' ravings.

Jonathan Harker nurseMina Murray correspondentMina Harker acquaintance

The Curate

A young clergyman in Whitby.

Mrs. Westenra guest

The Chaplain

The official who performs the marriage ceremony for Mina and Jonathan.

Mina Harker officiantJonathan Harker officiant

The Maids

Domestic staff at the Westenra household. They were drugged with laudanum during the attack on the house.

Lucy Westenra servantsDr. John Seward assistantsMrs. Westenra servants

Thomas Bilder

A keeper at the Zoological Gardens who looks after the wolves, jackals, and hyenas. He is a talkative, philosophical man who enjoys a joke and a 'half-quid' tip.

Mrs. Bilder husbandThe Interviewer interviewee

Mrs. Bilder

The wife of Thomas Bilder, described as hospitable and cheery.

Thomas Bilder wife

The Interviewer

A journalist for the Pall Mall Gazette.

Thomas Bilder interviewer

Thomas Snelling

A carrier for Harris & Sons who is attacked by Renfield.

Jack Smollet colleagueJonathan Harker subject of inquiry

Mr. Marquand

A solicitor from the firm of Wholeman, Sons, Marquand & Lidderdale who handles Mrs. Westenra's estate. He is described as genial and appreciative, though somewhat limited in his sympathetic understanding of the tragedy.

Mrs. Westenra solicitorArthur Holmwood legal advisor

The woman who performed the last offices

A woman employed by the undertaker to prepare Lucy's body for the funeral. She views her work with professional pride.

Lucy Westenra undertaker's assistant

The Undertaker

The professional in charge of the funeral arrangements for Lucy and her mother. He is described as urbane and obsequious.

Lucy Westenra funeral director

The Maid

A domestic worker at Dr. Seward's asylum.

Lucy Westenra servantAbraham Van Helsing adversary (thief)Dr. John Seward employer

Mary

A servant in the Harker household in Exeter.

Mina Harker servant

Dr. Vincent

A medical professional at the North Hospital and a former classmate of John Seward in Amsterdam.

Abraham Van Helsing friendDr. John Seward former classmate

The Child

A fair-haired little boy found in the clutches of the 'Un-Dead' Lucy. He is unharmed but frightened, giving a sharp cry when Lucy flings him to the ground.

Lucy Westenra victim

The Patrol of Horse Police

A member of the horse police on a suburban round.

The Policeman

A policeman on Hampstead Heath.

The Sexton

The official in charge of the churchyard. He is mentioned as locking the gates, believing everyone has left.

Billington junior

The son of Samuel Billington.

Samuel F. Billington son

The Carriers

Laborers who moved the heavy boxes of earth to Carfax. They complained of the dust and extreme thirst.

Jonathan Harker informants (paid)
Mentioned 31
Mina Mina writes to Lucy about her studies in shorthand and her desire to be a useful wife to Jonathan, while also teasing Lucy about her new suitor.
Peter Hawkins Mentioned in a letter of introduction and during business discussions between Jonathan and the Count.
Samuel F. Billington His firm coordinates the transport of fifty boxes from Whitby to the Carfax estate in Purfleet.
Herr Leutner Mentioned as the recipient of one of the Count's letters.
Coutts & Co. Mentioned as the recipient of one of the Count's letters.
Herren Klopstock & Billreuth Mentioned as the recipient of one of the Count's letters.
Lord Godalming Mentioned as being better and wishing for Arthur and Lucy's marriage to happen soon.
Mr. Westenra Mentioned by Mrs. Westenra as the source of Lucy's sleepwalking habit.
George Canon The subject of a cynical story told by Mr. Swales about the 'lies' on tombstones.
Edward Spencelagh Mentioned as an example of an empty grave.
Braithwaite Lowrey Mentioned by Mr. Swales.
Andrew Woodhouse Mentioned by Mr. Swales.
John Paxton Mentioned by Mr. Swales.
John Rawlings Mentioned by Mr. Swales.
Surgeon J. M. Caffyn He examines the dead captain and determines he has been dead for two days.
The Superior Mentioned as the person who must grant permission for the wedding.
The Big Bat It is seen by Seward and Renfield; its appearance seems to calm Renfield during his escape.
Vanderpool Mentioned as the source of the garlic Van Helsing uses to protect Lucy's room.
Patrick Hennessey He writes a report to Dr. Seward regarding Renfield's violent outburst and the moving of boxes at the empty house.
Jack Smollet He is mentioned in Hennessey's report as one of the men moving boxes who was assaulted by Renfield.
Hardy He is mentioned as having his finger broken while restraining Renfield.
The Bloofer Lady Mentioned in newspaper reports as a figure luring children away at night near Hampstead Heath.
Sir John Paxton Represented by a gentleman at Peter Hawkins' funeral.
Ellen Terry Mentioned in a newspaper comparison regarding the charm of children playing on the Heath.
The Exeter News friend Mentioned by Mina as the source of her inspiration to record her interview with Van Helsing verbatim.
The Nurse Mentioned as the person the child spoke to about the 'bloofer lady.'
The Gravediggers Mentioned as finishing their work before the men enter the churchyard.
Carter Paterson The company responsible for delivering the boxes of earth to Carfax.
The Station-master at King's Cross He assists Jonathan in verifying the arrival of the boxes.
The Station-master at Whitby village He gives Jonathan a letter of introduction to the King's Cross station-master.
The Housekeeper Seward wires her to prepare rooms for Mina.
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Borgo Pass

A mountain pass in the Carpathian Mountains leading into Bukovina. It is the meeting point between the public coach and Dracula's private carriage.

  • Jonathan is transferred from the public coach to Dracula's calèche amidst a scene of great fear from the other passengers.
  • Mina and Van Helsing travel toward this location to intercept the Count.
  • Van Helsing and Mina arrive here at sunrise.
  • The final battle between the protagonists and the Szgany takes place near here.

Castle Dracula

The ancient, fortress-like residence of Count Dracula in the Carpathian Mountains, filled with locked doors and secret passages.

  • Jonathan arrives here at the end of the chapter after a harrowing night journey.
  • Jonathan arrives at the courtyard and is welcomed by the Count.
  • Jonathan and the Count discuss the purchase of the Carfax estate in the library.
  • Jonathan discovers the Count has no reflection while shaving.
  • Jonathan realizes all exits are locked and he is a prisoner.
  • Jonathan realizes he is a prisoner and explores the locked halls.
  • The Count is seen crawling down the outer walls like a lizard.
  • Jonathan falls asleep in a forbidden room and is attacked by three vampire women.
  • Jonathan discovers he is locked in his room.
  • The Szgany encamp in the courtyard.
  • The Slovaks deliver fifty wooden boxes.
  • A woman is killed by wolves at the castle gate.
  • Van Helsing enters the castle to destroy the three vampire women.
  • Van Helsing seals the castle so the Count can never return.

Carfax

The large, neglected estate purchased by Dracula, adjacent to the asylum.

  • Jonathan describes the property to the Count using his notes and photos.
  • Fifty boxes of earth are delivered here by Carter, Paterson & Co.
  • Renfield escapes to the chapel door of this estate to worship his 'Master'.
  • Carriers deliver large wooden boxes to this estate, sparking Renfield's violent outburst.
  • The carriers describe the thick dust and the eerie atmosphere of the chapel where they delivered the boxes.
  • The men leave to investigate the house at the end of the chapter.
  • The men break into the house using skeleton keys.
  • They discover that 21 of the 50 earth-boxes are missing.
  • Thousands of rats swarm the chapel and are driven off by Arthur's dogs.
  • The men enter the chapel and sterilize several boxes of earth using Sacred Wafers.
  • Mina reports seeing Dracula leave this location hurriedly at 12:45.

Exeter

The city in England where the Harkers live and where Jonathan works at the late Peter Hawkins' firm.

  • Mentioned as the home of Peter Hawkins and Jonathan's future place of work.
  • Mina writes letters from here describing Mr. Hawkins' death and their inheritance.
  • Mina reads Jonathan's journal in her room.
  • Van Helsing visits Mina at her home for lunch.
  • Jonathan meets Van Helsing at his hotel and sees him off at the railway station.

Whitby

The coastal town where the Demeter landed and where Jonathan goes to track the boxes.

  • Jonathan notices it is marked with a ring on the Count's map of England.
  • Mina arrives to stay with Lucy.
  • Mina and Lucy talk with Mr. Swales in the churchyard.
  • A great storm begins to gather over the coast.
  • A massive, sudden storm hits the town.
  • The schooner Demeter crashes into the pier.
  • The sea-captain is buried in the churchyard.
  • Mr. Swales is found dead.
  • Lucy sleepwalks to the churchyard on the East Cliff.
  • Mina finds Lucy on their favorite seat being hovered over by a dark figure.
  • Jonathan visits Mr. Billington and the port officials to trace the shipment.

The Count's Room

A room within the castle containing a great heap of ancient gold and a hidden door to a stone passage.

  • Jonathan enters through the window and searches for keys.
  • Jonathan finds a hoard of ancient coins and jewelry.

The Old Chapel

A ruined, roofless structure within the castle grounds used as a graveyard, containing vaults and a deathly smell of old earth.

  • Jonathan finds the fifty boxes filled with earth.
  • Jonathan discovers the Count in a trance-like state inside a box.
  • Jonathan attempts to kill the Count with a shovel.

17, Chatham Street

A street in London where Lucy Westenra resides.

  • Lucy writes letters to Mina from this address.
  • Dr. Seward, Quincey Morris, and Arthur Holmwood visit Lucy here to propose.

The Lunatic Asylum

The institution managed by Dr. Seward where Renfield is kept.

  • Dr. Seward records his diary here and interviews his patient, Renfield.
  • Dr. Seward observes Renfield's behavior with flies, spiders, and birds.
  • Renfield begs for a cat and eventually eats his pet sparrows.
  • Renfield exhibits religious mania and escapes from his room.

The East Cliff Churchyard

A graveyard on the East Cliff of Whitby, overlooking the sea.

  • Mina and Lucy sit here and listen to Mr. Swales' stories.
  • Mr. Swales points out the 'lies' on the tombstones.
  • People gather here to watch the storm.
  • The sea-captain is buried here.
  • Mr. Swales is found dead on a seat here.

The Demeter

A Russian schooner from Varna that arrives in Whitby as a derelict ship with a dead captain.

  • The ship survives a storm and leaps into the harbor with no living crew.
  • The captain's log reveals a series of disappearances and a mysterious passenger.

Hospital of St. Joseph and Ste. Mary, Buda-Pesth

A hospital in Hungary where Jonathan Harker is recovering from brain fever.

  • Jonathan is treated here for six weeks by Sister Agatha and the doctors.
  • Mina arrives to nurse Jonathan.
  • Mina and Jonathan are married in the hospital.
  • Jonathan gives Mina his journal.

Hillingham

The Westenra family estate where Lucy and her mother reside. It is currently a scene of desolation and death.

  • Lucy's health begins to fail again.
  • Dr. Seward and Professor Van Helsing examine Lucy.
  • Arthur provides a blood transfusion to Lucy. Dr. Seward provides a second blood transfusion. Van Helsing decks the room with garlic.
  • Mrs. Westenra removes the garlic flowers from Lucy's room.
  • Van Helsing and Seward perform a blood transfusion on Lucy.
  • A wolf breaks the window of Lucy's bedroom.
  • Mrs. Westenra dies of a heart attack.
  • The maids are drugged with laudanum.
  • Seward and Van Helsing break in through a kitchen window.
  • The maids are found drugged in the dining room.
  • Mrs. Westenra is found dead and Lucy is found near death.
  • Quincey Morris provides a blood transfusion for Lucy.
  • Lucy Westenra dies at Hillingham.

Dr. Seward's Asylum

The asylum where Dr. Seward works and Renfield is kept.

  • Renfield experiences violent outbursts at noon and sunset.
  • Renfield escapes the asylum twice.
  • Renfield attacks Dr. Seward in his study and licks his blood.
  • The group receives Mina's telegram here.
  • Mina is hypnotized in her bedroom at dawn.
  • The group has a perfunctory supper and discusses their next steps.

Liverpool Street Station

A major railway station in London.

  • Van Helsing and Dr. Seward meet here to discuss Lucy's case before traveling to her home.
  • Van Helsing departs from here.

Zoölogical Gardens

The location of the wolf department where Bersicker is kept.

  • A mysterious tall man with red eyes visits the wolf cage.
  • The wolf Bersicker escapes from his cage.

The Asylum

The lunatic asylum managed by Dr. Seward.

  • Renfield escapes his room and attacks carriers on the road outside the grounds.
  • Mina and the men study the journals.
  • Mina visits Renfield in his room.
  • The group holds a meeting to plan their attack on Dracula.
  • Renfield begs the group for his release.
  • The group discusses Renfield's sanity in the study.
  • Van Helsing attempts to interview Renfield.
  • Mina experiences a terrifying dream in her room.
  • Mina visits Renfield and receives his blessing.
  • The group discusses Renfield's death and their plan of action.
  • Van Helsing attempts to bless Mina with a Sacred Wafer, which burns her forehead.
  • The group holds a council to discuss Dracula's flight and their pursuit.
  • Mina and Jonathan make a pact of secrecy.

The Westenra Residence

The home where Lucy and her mother lived and died.

  • Van Helsing and Seward examine papers and guard Lucy's body.
  • Arthur Holmwood arrives and says his final goodbyes to Lucy.
  • The funeral preparations are finalized.

Green Park

A park in London where Jonathan and Mina rest.

  • Jonathan falls asleep on Mina's shoulder after his shock.
  • The three men wait on a bench and smoke cigars to avoid suspicion.

Hampstead Heath

A large public park in London where the child is left to be found by a policeman.

  • Several children are lured away by the 'bloofer lady' and found with throat wounds.
  • Van Helsing and Seward leave the rescued child here.

Purfleet

The location of Dr. Seward's lunatic asylum and the setting for his conversation with Van Helsing.

  • Van Helsing returns from Exeter and shows Dr. Seward the newspaper report.
  • Van Helsing and Seward discuss the possibility of the supernatural.

Kingstead Churchyard

The location of the Westenra family vault where Lucy is buried.

  • Van Helsing and Seward find Lucy's coffin empty at night and full during the day.
  • Van Helsing finds a child in the churchyard.

The Westenra Tomb

The burial site of the Westenra family, described as a vault with a heavy door and leaden coffins. It is surrounded by funereal trees like yew and juniper.

  • Van Helsing opens the coffin twice, once finding it empty and once finding Lucy inside looking 'Un-Dead.'
  • The men find Lucy's coffin empty.
  • Van Helsing seals the tomb with the Host to trap Lucy outside.
  • The men witness Lucy returning with a child.
  • Arthur stakes Lucy in her coffin to release her soul.
  • Van Helsing and Seward perform the final decapitation and garlic ritual.

Berkeley Hotel

A hotel in London where Van Helsing stays.

  • Van Helsing, Seward, Arthur, and Quincey meet to discuss the plan to deal with Lucy.
  • Van Helsing receives Mina's telegram here and gives the diaries to Seward.

Hampstead Churchyard

The location of the churchyard where Lucy is buried. It is described as having a low wall and being quiet enough for the men to hide from the police.

  • The men leave the rescued child in a place where the police will find him.
  • The men wait for the sexton to lock the gates before beginning their final task.
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Bistritz

A post town in Transylvania, described as an interesting old place with marks of a stormy history, including fires and sieges.

Golden Krone Hotel

An old-fashioned hotel in Bistritz where Jonathan Harker stays.

Whitby Abbey

A noble ruin of immense size overlooking the town of Whitby, associated with legends of a White Lady.

Tate Hill Pier

The specific spot in Whitby harbor where the Demeter ran aground.

Robin Hood’s Bay

A village near Whitby where Mina and Lucy have tea.

The Deserted House (Carfax)

A property adjacent to the asylum where Renfield is found during his escapes.

Albemarle Hotel

A hotel in London where Arthur Holmwood stays.

Great Eastern Hotel

The hotel in London where Van Helsing stays.

Amsterdam

The city in the Netherlands where Van Helsing lives and returns to briefly to gather books and supplies.

Haarlem

A city in the Netherlands known for its greenhouses.

Piccadilly

A busy street in London where Jonathan and Mina walk.

The Churchyard and Vault

The location of the Westenra family vault where Lucy and her mother are buried.

Hampstead

An area in London where children have been reported missing and returning with throat wounds.

North Hospital

A medical facility where the children bitten by the 'bloofer lady' are treated.

Jack Straw's Castle

An inn where Van Helsing and Seward dine before going to the churchyard.

Paddington Station

A major railway station in London.

Dr. Seward's House/Asylum

The lunatic asylum managed by Dr. Seward, where the group begins to centralize their research.

King's Cross Station

A major railway station in London where the boxes of earth arrived.