{"product_id":"carmilla-deluxe-edition-the-dark-sapphic-romance-that-inspired-dracula-paperback","title":"Carmilla, Deluxe Edition: The Dark Sapphic Romance That Inspired Dracula - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSheridan Le Fanu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning new paperback edition of the original vampire story that inspired Dracula -- featuring blood-red sprayed edges, an eternally sexy spine, art deco design, and thoughtful layout for a seductive reading experience \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSapphic longing meets gothic horror in this \"exploration of obsessive first love [as] both exciting and monstrous . . . perfect for YA readers\" and adult fans of Anne Rice (Kiersten White, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSteeped in the sexual tension between two young women, this is a beautiful, brand-new edition of the original cult classic which influenced Dracula and all the vampire stories that followed, including Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn an isolated castle deep in the Austrian forest, Laura leads a solitary life with only her ailing father for company. Until one moonlit night, a horse-drawn carriage crashes into view, carrying an unexpected guest - the beautiful Carmilla. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo begins a feverish friendship between Laura and her entrancing companion, one defined by mysterious happenings and infused with an indeniable eroticism. But as Carmilla becomes increasingly strange and volatile, prone to eerie nocturnal wanderings, Laura finds herself tormented by nightmares and growing weaker by the day... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePre-dating \u003ci\u003eDracula\u003c\/i\u003e by 26 years, \u003ci\u003eCarmilla\u003c\/i\u003e is the original vampire story, a rediscovered classic of sexual tension and gothic romance.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer of gothic tales, mystery novels and ghost stories, most famous for his novel \u003ci\u003eUncle Silas. Carmilla\u003c\/i\u003e was first published in 1872 and has served as an inspiration countless books, from Bram Stoker's \u003ci\u003eDracula\u003c\/i\u003e and Henry James' \u003ci\u003eThe Turn of the Screw\u003c\/i\u003e to Anne Rice's \u003ci\u003eVampire Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e, and a slew of films such as Hammer Horror's \u003ci\u003eKarnstein Trilogy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47367994179762,"sku":"9781805332121","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/igjSfBXRpY9781805332121.webp?v=1777572552","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/carmilla-deluxe-edition-the-dark-sapphic-romance-that-inspired-dracula-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}