Description
A chilling blend of true crime and feminist history, this book reexamines the notorious legend of Elizabeth Bathory—the woman accused of committing some of the most horrific crimes in recorded history. Through meticulous research and vivid narrative craft, it traces how Bathory’s story was shaped, sensationalized, and preserved, asking what we can truly know about the past—and what we choose to believe. As the investigation unfolds, the book illuminates themes of power, gendered violence, propaganda, and the ways institutions construct “monsters” to serve their own ends. In the tradition of incisive, story-driven historical nonfiction, Shelley Puhak delivers an incandescent, thought-provoking account that challenges easy conclusions while keeping the suspense firmly in view.
Available Editions
paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published Feb 17, 2026
262 pages
ISBN: 9781639732166
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Details
First Published
2026
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Blood Countess by Shelley Puhak.