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Shelley Puhak examines the legend of the Blood Countess, also known as Elizabeth Bathory, a Hungarian countess who allegedly murdered hundreds of children in the late 16th century.
A March Indie Next Pick * A Barnes & Noble Most Anticipated Nonfiction Book of 2026 * A Barnes & Noble Reads Best Book of February 2026
From the author of the national bestseller The Dark Queens, an incandescent work of true crime and feminist history about Elizabeth Bathory, the woman alleged to be the world's most prolific female serial killer.
There have long been whispers, coming from the castle; from the village square; from the dark woods. The great lady-a countess, from one of Europe's...
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A Grisly Legend: A Guest Post by Shelley Puhak
Shelley Puhak examines the legend of the Blood Countess, also known as Elizabeth Bathory, a Hungarian countess who allegedly murdered hundreds of children in the late 16th century. Read on for an exclusive essay from Shelley on writing The Blood Countess. I remember very clearly where I was when I first learned about Elizabeth Bathory. […]
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