Carmilla: A landmark work of Gothic Horror that predates Dracula—a chilling tale of a mesmerizing, seductive vampire and a deadly obsession.

Before Dracula cast his shadow, a seductive and terrifying creature prowled the misty forests of Styria, bound by an ancient and deadly thirst.

In a remote, isolated schloss deep in the Austrian woods, young Laura leads a sheltered and lonely existence. Her quiet world is forever shattered when a carriage accident outside her castle gates leaves behind a mysterious young woman named Carmilla. Beguiling, languid, and fiercely affectionate, Carmilla quickly becomes Laura's dearest companion. But this beautiful stranger hides a terrifying secret. As Laura is plagued by nightmarish visions of monstrous beasts and unexplained illnesses sweep through the nearby villages, she finds herself caught in an agonizing dance of attraction and repulsion. What is the truth behind the enigmatic Countess Karnstein? Time is running out as an unseen, suffocating evil tightens its grip on Laura's very soul.

Why you will love this masterpiece: Imbued with the creeping dread of classic Gothic Horror, this foundational tale drips with eerie atmosphere, psychological tension, and forbidden romance. Listeners will be completely enthralled by the masterful blend of occult mystery and supernatural terror, exploring iconic vampire tropes decades before they became a worldwide legend.

About the Author: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu was a leading ghost story writer of the Victorian era. Renowned for his psychological depth and mastery of atmospheric dread, Le Fanu's pioneering works profoundly shaped the trajectory of modern horror fiction.

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Lydbog: 25. april 2026