The Nightingale's Castle: A Novel of Erzs?bet B?thory, the Blood Countess by Son

Description: The Nightingale's Castle by Sonia Velton "For readers of Hamnet, Circe--and Dracula--comes a propulsive, fictional, feminist reimagining of the real story of Erzsâebet Bâathory, the infamous Blood Countess who was rumored to have murdered and bathed in the blood of hundreds of peasant girls"-- FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the vein of riveting historical novels such as Hamnet and Circe--with a touch of Dracula--a propulsive, feminist reimagining of the story of Erzsébet Báthory, the infamous sixteenth-century Hungarian aristocrat known as the "Blood Countess", who was rumored to have murdered hundreds of peasant girls and bathed in their blood.In 1573, Countess Erzsébet Báthory gives birth to an illegitimate child. Secretly taken to a peasant family living in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, the infant girl is raised as their own. Years later, a young woman called Boróka--ignorant of her true history--is sent to join the Countesss household.Terrified of the Countesss murderous reputation and the brutally cruel women who run the castle, Boróka struggles to find her place. Then plague breaches the castles walls, and a tentative bond unexpectedly forms between the girl and the Countess. But powerful forces are moving against the great lady whose wealth and independence threatens the king. Can the Countess trust the women seemingly so close to her? And when the show trial begins against the infamous "Blood Countess" where will Borókas loyalties lie? Author Biography Sonia Velton has been a solicitor in Hong Kong, a Robert Schuman Scholar in Luxembourg, and spent eight years as an expat mother of three in Dubai. She now lives in Kent, England. She is the author of Blackberry and Wild Rose--which was shortlisted for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize, longlisted for the HWA Debut Crown and has been optioned for film--and The Image of Her, a literary thriller. Review "A dark and powerful tale of women fighting for their truths to be heard. Dripping with unease, it is a story filled with the bloodthirsty horror, not of monsters, but of humankind." -- Polly Crosby, author of Vita and the Birds"I was blown away by this dark, enchanting story of witchcraft, power and injustice. The writing is exquisite, the atmosphere of late 16th century Hungary magnificently evoked with all its forbidding secrets, sinister machinations and heart wrenching detail. I was gripped from start to finish. The Nightingales Castle is a triumph of story-telling and nothing short of brilliant." -- Mary Chamberlain, bestselling author of The Dressmaker of Dachau"The Nightingales Castle is as intricately and deftly woven as the lace made by the girls of the castle. Its a moving, fascinating and haunting tale, immaculately researched. A mesmerizing combination of gothic horror and elegant restraint" -- Francesca Haig, author of The Fire Sermon series"The Nightingales Castle is a gripping read - beautifully written, skillfully plotted, and a fascinating exploration of womens struggle to have their truth heard" -- Louise ONeill, author of Idol"An enthralling retelling of the story of the Blood Countess, with all the unsettling mystery of a dark fairytale, yet populated by utterly believable characters. A book to lose yourself in" -- Frances Quinn, author of That Bonesetter Woman and The Smallest Man"Dark, unsettling and so skillfully written, The Nightingales Castle is a novel that takes the reader by the hand and leads them to the wintry side of the human soul. Tinged with a creeping horror from the opening pages, it reads like the finest fairy tale. I loved it, and admired it greatly" -- Joanne Burn, author of The Hemlock Cure"A gripping tale of feminism and power, love and deceit, secrets and revenge, all soaked in a dark and rich tapestry of history. An unforgettable novel that inspires and enthralls in equal measure, it had me reading well into the night. Veltons best one yet" -- Awais Khan, author of No Honour and Someone Like Her"The Nightingales Castle is a beautifully crafted story that keeps the reader constantly balanced between hope and fear, just as the characters are. A gripping tale of power, loyalty and betrayal. I loved it" -- Elizabeth Lee, author of Cunning Women"Absolutely loved this novel of the Blood Countess - secrets, betrayals and survival, and how womens stories are told and twisted and changed" -- Sarah Brooks, author of The Cautious Travellers Guide to the Wastelands Details ISBN0063351463 Pages 320 Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780063351462 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-07-30 Audience General DEWEY 823.92 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2024-07-30 Imprint US Harper Perennial Publisher US HarperCollins Subtitle A Novel of Erzsébet Báthory, the Blood Countess Author Sonia Velton We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160898637;

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