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Stefan's Diaries

The Origins
By L. j. Smith
Series: The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries
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Stefan's Diaries: Origins is the first instalment in L.J. Smith's bestselling series that delves into the backstory of Stefan and Damon Salvatore from the iconic The Vampire Diaries. Set in mid-19th century Mystic Falls, Virginia, it tells the tale of two brothers whose close bond is shattered when they both fall for Katherine, a captivating and mysterious woman whose hidden secret as a vampire changes their lives forever. Their fierce rivalry unfolds amid dark secrets, romantic entanglements, and immortal threats, making for a gripping supernatural tale.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for young adults and fans of supernatural romance, especially those who enjoy The Vampire Diaries series and television adaptation. This book appeals to readers who appreciate dark, thrilling love triangles entwined with vampire mythology.

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Written in a diary format from the point of view of smoldering vampire Stefan Salvatore, "Stefan's Diaries" tells the story, as depicted on "The Vampire Diaries" television show, of the love triangle that would change the Salvatore brothers' lives forever.

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The first book in the New York Times bestselling series by L.J. Smith.

Origins is the first book in L.J. Smith’s bestselling Stefan's Diaries series, which reveals the backstory of brothers Stefan and Damon from The Vampire Diaries series. This paperback features cover artwork from the hit CW TV series The Vampire Diaries, starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder.

Set in mid-19th century Mystic Falls, Virginia, three teenagers enter a torrid love triangle that will span eternity. Brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore are inseparable until they meet Katherine, a stunning, mysterious woman who turns their world upside down. Siblings turned rivals, the Salvatores compete for Katherine’s affection, only to discover that her sumptuous silk dresses and glittering gems hide a terrible secret: Katherine is a vampire. And she is intent on turning them into vampires so they can live together—forever.

Full of dark shadows and surprising twists, the first book in the New York Times bestselling Stefan's Diaries series raises the stakes for the Salvatore brothers as they face new loves, old treacheries, and unimaginable threats. Fans of L.J. Smith’s New York Times bestselling Vampire Diaries series as well as the hit television show won’t be able to put the latest Salvatore adventure down.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062003935

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperTeen

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 206g

Pages: 256

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction L. j. Smith Series: The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries Young Adult

About the Author

L. J. Smith is the author of the New York Times bestselling Vampire Diaries as welll as The Secret Circle.

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