Isbn: 9780684802442 - the blood countess: a novel (13 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. With remainder mark. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Like New dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.…

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. First edition copy. . Very Good dust jacket. (historical fiction).

hardcover. Zustand: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 347 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Simon & Schuster, 1995. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Zustand: Very Good. Signed Copy . Very Good dust jacket. Inscribed by author on front endpage.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDVery good in Very good dust jacket. First Edition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. Aus einer Bibliothek ausgesondert/ Stempel; Leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveranderung. Andrei Codrescu, NPR commentator and journalist, presents a captivating first novel inspired by his ancestor, Elizabeth Bathory, the infamous Blood Countess. This neo-gothic narrative intertwines two tales: the 16th-century Countess, a beautiful yet terrifying figure who allegedly bathed in the blood of virgin girls, and her descendant, a contemporary journalist grappling with his family's dark legacy. Drake Bathory-Kereshtur, a Hungarian-born journalist raised in the U.S., returns to Hungary and finds himself targeted by a patriotic group seeking to revive the glory--and horrors--of the aristocracy. As a descendant of Bathory, he inherits both the splendor and the monstrosity of his heritage. Codrescu delves into Drake's turmoil as he uncovers the gruesome truths of his lineage. The narrative also vividly portrays the sadistic Bathory, obsessed with youth and beauty, who purportedly ordered the deaths of 650 virgins for her macabre rituals. This compelling work explores the haunting shadows of history, embodied in the complex character of Elizabeth, and examines the enduring impact of such horrors on contemporary lives. …

1/4 Cloth. Zustand: Fine. Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first edition/first printing in a Nearly Fine dust-jacket that has some creasing around the edges and some soiling to the surfaces; The Blood Countess is a dark and twisted tale of love, murder, and magic. It tells the story of Countess Emilia Ziegler, a woman with a deadly gift for blood manipulation who finds herself in a precarious position as the wife of a powerful minister. When her husband is murdered, Emilia is the prime suspect. She must use her gift to track down the real killer before she becomes the next victim.; 347 pages.…