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Author: Andrei Codrescu Publisher: Open Road Media ISBN: 1504015266 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 342
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A “brilliant” novel of Elizabeth Bathory, the notorious sixteenth-century Hungarian aristocrat who bathed in the blood of virgins (St. Petersburg Times). Turmoil reigns in post-Soviet Hungary when journalist Drake Bathory-Kereshtur returns from America to grapple with his family history. He’s haunted by the legacy of his ancestor, the notorious sixteenth-century Countess Elizabeth Bathory, who is said to have murdered more than 650 young virgins and bathed in their blood to preserve her youth. Interweaving past and present, The Blood Countess tells the stories of Elizabeth’s debauched and murderous reign and Drake’s fascination with the eternal clashes of faith and power, violence and beauty. Codrescu traces the captivating origins of the countess’s obsessions in tandem with the emerging political fervor of the reporter, building the narratives into an unforgettable, bloody crescendo. Taut and intense, The Blood Countess is a riveting novel that deftly straddles the genres of historical fiction, thriller, horror, and family drama.
Author: Jill Keppeler Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP ISBN: 1482447886 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 34
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Sixteenth-century Hungarian noblewoman Elizabeth Báthory became known as the Blood Countess after being accused of torturing and killing numerous young women. She was never convicted of these crimes, but accounts of her life became intertwined with bloody folklore. Some say she bathed in her victims blood to stay young! This gripping biography relates the fascinating facts and the gruesome and grisly tales that hound this womans legacy. Sidebars, fact boxes, and photographs and illustrations provide more information about Báthory as well as the time in which she lived.
Author: Jason Porath Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0062405381 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 653
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Blending the iconoclastic feminism of The Notorious RBG and the confident irreverence of Go the F**ck to Sleep, a brazen and empowering illustrated collection that celebrates inspirational badass women throughout history, based on the popular Tumblr blog. Well-behaved women seldom make history. Good thing these women are far from well behaved . . . Illustrated in a contemporary animation style, Rejected Princesses turns the ubiquitous "pretty pink princess" stereotype portrayed in movies, and on endless toys, books, and tutus on its head, paying homage instead to an awesome collection of strong, fierce, and yes, sometimes weird, women: warrior queens, soldiers, villains, spies, revolutionaries, and more who refused to behave and meekly accept their place. An entertaining mix of biography, imagery, and humor written in a fresh, young, and riotous voice, this thoroughly researched exploration salutes these awesome women drawn from both historical and fantastical realms, including real life, literature, mythology, and folklore. Each profile features an eye-catching image of both heroic and villainous women in command from across history and around the world, from a princess-cum-pirate in fifth century Denmark, to a rebel preacher in 1630s Boston, to a bloodthirsty Hungarian countess, and a former prostitute who commanded a fleet of more than 70,000 men on China’s seas.
Author: Andrei Codrescu Publisher: Open Road Media ISBN: 1504015266 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 342
Book Description
A “brilliant” novel of Elizabeth Bathory, the notorious sixteenth-century Hungarian aristocrat who bathed in the blood of virgins (St. Petersburg Times). Turmoil reigns in post-Soviet Hungary when journalist Drake Bathory-Kereshtur returns from America to grapple with his family history. He’s haunted by the legacy of his ancestor, the notorious sixteenth-century Countess Elizabeth Bathory, who is said to have murdered more than 650 young virgins and bathed in their blood to preserve her youth. Interweaving past and present, The Blood Countess tells the stories of Elizabeth’s debauched and murderous reign and Drake’s fascination with the eternal clashes of faith and power, violence and beauty. Codrescu traces the captivating origins of the countess’s obsessions in tandem with the emerging political fervor of the reporter, building the narratives into an unforgettable, bloody crescendo. Taut and intense, The Blood Countess is a riveting novel that deftly straddles the genres of historical fiction, thriller, horror, and family drama.
Author: Laura Bennitt Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd ISBN: 184836458X Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 1283
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The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget is the ultimate guide to exploring this fascinating continent on a shoestring, with coverage of all the top sights, the clearest mapping of any guide and handy hints on how to save money. Discover the highlights of Europe, from the vibrant capitals of London, Paris and Rome to the great outdoors, whether skiing in the Alps, hiking in the Tatras or surfing on the Portuguese coast. Read about Europe's great attractions from the Sistine Chapel in Rome to the Aya Sofia in Istanbul. And with coverage of four new countries - Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and Bosnia-Hercegovina, The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget is more comprehensive than ever before. Find practical advice on travelling around Europe, whether by InterRail, Eurail or bus, and what to see and do in each country. With up-to-date descriptions of the best hostels and budget hotels in Europe, bars in Europe, cafés, cheap restaurants, and European shopping and festivals this guide is the budget-conscious traveller's must have item for European trips.
Author: Rebecca Johns Publisher: Crown ISBN: 0307588467 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 306
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Was the “Blood Countess” history’s first and perhaps worst female serial killer? Or did her accusers create a violent fiction in order to remove this beautiful, intelligent, ambitious foe from the male-dominated world of Hungarian politics? In 1611, Countess Erzsébet Báthory, a powerful Hungarian noblewoman, stood helpless as masons walled her inside her castle tower, dooming her to spend her final years in solitary confinement. Her crime: the gruesome murders of dozens of female servants, mostly young girls tortured to death for displeasing their ruthless mistress. Her opponents painted her as a bloodthirsty škrata—a witch—a portrayal that would expand to grotesque proportions through the centuries. In this riveting dramatization of Erzsébet Báthory’s life, the countess tells her story in her own words, writing to her only son—a final reckoning from his mother in an attempt to reveal the truth behind her downfall. Countess Báthory describes her upbringing in one of the most powerful noble houses in Hungary, recounting in loving detail her devotion to her parents and siblings as well as the heartbreak of losing her father at a young age. She soon discovers the price of being a woman in sixteenth-century Hungary as her mother arranges her marriage to Ferenc Nádasdy, a union made with the cold calculation of a financial transaction. Young Erzsébet knows she has no choice but to accept this marriage even as she laments its loveless nature and ultimately turns to the illicit affections of another man. Seemingly resigned to a marriage of convenience and a life of surreptitious pleasure, the countess surprises even herself as she ignites a marital spark with Ferenc through the most unromantic of acts: the violent punishment of an insolent female servant. The event shows Ferenc that his wife is no trophy but a strong, determined woman more than capable of managing their vast estates during Ferenc’s extensive military campaigns against the Turks. Her naked assertion of power accomplishes what her famed beauty could not: capturing the love of her husband. The countess embraces this new role of loving wife and mother, doing everything she can to expand her husband’s power and secure her family’s future. But a darker side surfaces as Countess Báthory’s demand for virtue, obedience, and, above all, respect from her servants takes a sinister turn. What emerges is not only a disturbing, unflinching portrait of the deeds that gave Báthory the moniker “Blood Countess,” but an intimate look at the woman who became a monster.
Author: Sonia Halbach Publisher: Krampus Chronicles ISBN: 9781734357325 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 214
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Three years after discovering Poppel - the hidden village beneath New York City - and uncovering the truth behind the poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Maggie Ogden and Henry Livingston are once again reunited. The Foundling children are mysteriously vanishing from Poppel, and Maggie and Henry have been recruited to help in the search. However, Maggie not only wonders if she'll be able to get to the bottom of these disappearances, but she's starting to doubt who she can trust - including Henry. But as Maggie gets closer to finding answers, the frightening creature, Krampus, also isn't too far behind. Over two centuries earlier, Lily leaves her sisters, Grace and Sarah, in hopes of regaining the immortality she had been forced to relinquish. Her journey takes her to the Kingdom of Hungary where she encounters the Countess of Cachtice and her son, Laszlo. Laszlo's instantly enamored by Lily, but it soon becomes apparent that they both carry secrets, particularly one involving his mother, The Countess - Elizabeth Bathory - which not only threatens Lily's quest for immortality - but also her life. Although centuries and an ocean separate Maggie and Lily, their journeys are more intertwined than either of them will ever know.
Author: Tosca Lee Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1476798702 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 352
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New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee brings a modern twist to an ancient mystery surrounding Elizabeth Bathory, the most notorious female serial killer of all time. Emily Jacobs is the descendant of a serial killer. Now, she’s become the hunted. She’s on a quest that will take her to the secret underground of Europe and the inner circles of three ancient orders—one determined to kill her, one devoted to keeping her alive, and one she must ultimately save. Filled with adrenaline, romance, and reversals, The Progeny is the present-day saga of a 400-year-old war between the uncanny descendants of “Blood Countess” Elizabeth Bathory, the most prolific female serial killer of all time, and a secret society dedicated to erasing every one of her descendants. It is a story about the search for self filled with centuries-old intrigues against the backdrop of atrocity and hope.
Author: Risa Publisher: eBook Risa Bluesaphier ISBN: Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : id Pages : 592
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Sebuah novel dengan genre historical fiction. Kisah ini dituliskan dengan latar belakang sejarah seorang wanita bangsawan kelas atas pada abad ke-15 di Eropa Timur, saat ini letak Cachtice Castle berada di dekat kota Bratislava, Slovakia. Tokoh-tokoh nyata yang berada dalam sejarah seperti Elizabeth Bathory de Ecsed, Raja Matyas, Gyorgy Thurzo, dll., berdampingan dengan tokoh fiksi seperti Benca, Lorant, Arpad, Ivett, Gustav, dll. Atas laporan dari berbagai pihak termasuk pendeta Lutheran Istvan Magyari, serta saksi-saksi lain, Raja Matyas memerintahkan Gyorgy Thurzo untuk melakukan penyelidikan terhadap Countess Elizabeth Bathory de Ecsed, dia dinyatakan bersalah, termasuk mereka yang membantu kegiatan pembunuhan gadis-gadis muda secara sadis tersebut. Dorka (Doratia Dentez), Anna Darvula, juga suster Illona Joo dan Johanness Ujvari, mendapatkan hukuman mati dari Raja Matyas, sedangkan Countess Elizabeth Bathory de Ecsed yang berstatus bangsawan, memiliki kekebalan terhadap hukuman mati. Maka dia ditahan di dalam kastilnya sendiri dengan hanya diberi sedikit celah untuk bernafas, dan makanan. Pada 21 Agustus 1614, Countess Elizabeth Bathory de Ecsed, meninggal dunia, ditandai dengan makanan yang tidak disentuhnya sama sekali. Maka setelah diperiksa, Countess Elizabeth Bathory de Ecsed, ditemukan sudah tidak bernyawa. Hingga saat ini, Countess Elizabeth Bathory de Ecsed, sering disebut sebagai Blood Countess, atau putri berdarah yang disinyalir telah membunuh lebih dari 600 gadis perawan dalam upayanya untuk menjadi tetap muda belia, dengan melakukan ritual mandi darah gadis perawan. Kisah kekejaman maupun kegiatan ritual sex bebas yang dilakukan di dalam kastil Countess Elizabeth Bathory de Ecsed, tercatat dalam sejarah kelam Roman Empire di Hongaria. Namun kisah ini hanyalah fiksi dengan latar belakang kekejaman sang putri berdarah yang menjadi inspirasi terhadap kisah vampire di Eropa.
Author: Tony Thorne Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 0747536414 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 306
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This is the story of Elisabeth Bathory, a 17th-century Transylvanian countess. She was tried as a vampire and became an inspiration for depraved murderers up to the present day.;Based on research conducted at archives in Eastern Europe, this account includes both the recorded truth and the legend that has grown up around her. Tony Thorne is the author of the "Bloomsbury Dictionary of Slang".
Author: Annouchka Bayley Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd ISBN: 1805147307 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 440
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Two women separated by five hundred years, each with a secret - the infamous ‘Blood Countess’(1560-1614), notorious for bathing in the blood of six-hundred-and-fifty women in Renaissance Hungary and Transylvania; and the woman driven to re-write her story in the present - an academic who lives in and out of time because of a near death experience and who escapes ruin at the hands of rival scholars desperate to see her and her world destroyed at any cost. But Bathory’s story will be told! Not as a murderer or a dark witch, as history would have us believe today, but as a woman who became a subversive printer and smuggler of banned books, rocked the religious foundations of the Austro-Hungarian Empire with only a band of faithful refugee women to help her, and who’s revolutionary ideas would challenge even the Emperor himself! Bathory’s modern day chronicler becomes the cipher of this secret history, uncovering the real life of the Blood Countess. What she doesn’t know is that the Blood Countess is rewriting her across time... Based on 100s of hours of original historical research, this novel is a transformational account of not only of the infamous story of the so-called Blood Countess, but a searing exploration of what history is and what history does to women.
Author: Andrei Codrescu
Author: Jill Keppeler
Author: Jason Porath
Author: Andrei Codrescu
Author: Laura Bennitt
Author: Rebecca Johns
Author: Sonia Halbach
Author: Tosca Lee
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Author: Tony Thorne
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