Blood Countess (Lady Slayers)
Will be published approx. on 28. January 2020
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-1-4197-3886-9 (ISBN)
Description
A historical YA horror novel based on the infamous real-life inspiration for Countess Dracula
In
17th century Hungary, Anna Darvulia has just begun working as a
scullery maid for the young and glamorous Countess Elizabeth Ba?thory.
When Elizabeth takes a liking to Anna, she's vaulted to the dream role
of chambermaid, a far cry from the filthy servants' quarters below. She
receives wages generous enough to provide for her family, and the
Countess begins to groom Anna as her friend and confidante. It's not
long before Anna falls completely under the Countess's spell-and the
Countess takes full advantage. Isolated from her former friends, family,
and fiance, Anna realizes she's not a friend but a prisoner of the
increasingly cruel Elizabeth. Then come the murders, and Anna knows it's
only a matter of time before the Blood Countess turns on her, too.
In
17th century Hungary, Anna Darvulia has just begun working as a
scullery maid for the young and glamorous Countess Elizabeth Ba?thory.
When Elizabeth takes a liking to Anna, she's vaulted to the dream role
of chambermaid, a far cry from the filthy servants' quarters below. She
receives wages generous enough to provide for her family, and the
Countess begins to groom Anna as her friend and confidante. It's not
long before Anna falls completely under the Countess's spell-and the
Countess takes full advantage. Isolated from her former friends, family,
and fiance, Anna realizes she's not a friend but a prisoner of the
increasingly cruel Elizabeth. Then come the murders, and Anna knows it's
only a matter of time before the Blood Countess turns on her, too.
Reviews / Votes
"Blood Countess is a gripping, bloody tale with brilliant characters and plenty of atmosphere. If you're looking for a binge-worthy story you won't be able to put down, this is definitely one to pick up." -- The Bibliophile ChroniclesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 13 years
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 146 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
436 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-3886-9 (9781419738869)
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Lana Popovic is the author of Wicked Like a Wild Fire and Fierce Like a Firestorm. Born in Serbia, she lived in Hungary, Bulgaria, and Romania before moving to the US, where she studied psychology and literature at Yale University, law at Boston University, and publishing and writing at Emerson College.