Blood Countess

by Lana Popovic Narrated by Jennifer Mudge

Overview

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 Báthory. 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 fiancé, 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.

Editorial Reviews

APRIL 2020 - AudioFile

Narrator Jenny Mudge outshines her material in this work of YA fiction based loosely on the legend of Countess Dracula. While the story meanders and loses its thread at times, Mudge keeps listeners going by baring the soul of the main character, a poor, young girl called Anna who finds herself caught up in the drama of the castle, first as a worker and later an unwilling participant in a toxic romance. As Anna’s fortunes and emotions swing wildly, Mudge captures each indignity and heartbreak. While Anna tells the story, the villainous Countess has plenty to say to her, and it is here, when the Countess is being manipulative or cruel, that Mudge really goes for it, terrifying listeners. A.R.F. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2020 - AudioFile

Narrator Jenny Mudge outshines her material in this work of YA fiction based loosely on the legend of Countess Dracula. While the story meanders and loses its thread at times, Mudge keeps listeners going by baring the soul of the main character, a poor, young girl called Anna who finds herself caught up in the drama of the castle, first as a worker and later an unwilling participant in a toxic romance. As Anna’s fortunes and emotions swing wildly, Mudge captures each indignity and heartbreak. While Anna tells the story, the villainous Countess has plenty to say to her, and it is here, when the Countess is being manipulative or cruel, that Mudge really goes for it, terrifying listeners. A.R.F. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940179016717
Publisher:	Abrams
Publication date:	01/28/2020
Series:	Lady Slayers , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	1,073,899

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