The Blood Countess: Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster

Name: The Blood Countess: Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster
Price: 16.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.6 (68 reviews)
Author: Shelley Puhak

by Shelley Puhak

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3.6 (68)

3.6 stars from 68 reviews

291 pages~4.9 hr readPublished by Bloomsbury Publishing

$16.9926% off peak

Last checked: Apr 14, 2026

Price history: $9.24 – $23.09

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Perfect for you if...

You're drawn to revisionist history that questions what we think we know about infamous figures.
You love true crime that treats its subjects as complicated people, not just villains.
You've read The Dark Queens and want more of Puhak's rigorous historical storytelling.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a straightforward account without moral ambiguity or dense historical detail.
You're looking for graphic descriptions of violence rather than the politics and conspiracy behind the legend.
You prefer stories where the facts are settled and the ending feels conclusive.

About this book

Shelley Puhak, author of The Dark Queens, presents a work of true crime and feminist history centered on Elizabeth Bathory. The book examines the woman alleged to be the world's most prolific female serial killer, exploring the circumstances surrounding her and how she came to be perceived as a monster.

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$9.24 – $23.09

Currently on sale at $16.99 — 26% off peak. Price has dropped 2 times over the last 7 months. Goes on sale roughly every 86 days. Typically stays discounted for 86 days.

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Currently around #41K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 250% recently.

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Currently 3.6★ from 68 reviews

Gaining approximately 52 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has dipped slightly from 5.0 to 3.6.

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