Book Description:
Carmilla is Sheridan Le Fanu’s chilling and influential vampire novella, first published in 1872 — decades before Dracula. Set in a remote castle in the Austrian countryside, the story follows Laura, a lonely young woman whose life is upended by the arrival of the mysterious and alluring Carmilla. As their bond deepens, strange events unfold: nightmares, unexplained illnesses, and a growing sense of dread.
With its haunting atmosphere and subtle sensuality, Carmilla explores themes of desire, identity, and the supernatural. Le Fanu’s tale is a gothic classic that redefined the vampire myth — eerie, elegant, and unforgettable.
About Sheridan Le Fanu:
Sheridan Le Fanu was an Irish writer best known for his gothic tales and ghost stories. A master of suspense and atmosphere, he helped shape the modern supernatural genre with works like Carmilla, a groundbreaking vampire novella that predated Dracula by over two decades. Known for his psychological depth and eerie settings, Le Fanu's fiction remains a cornerstone of Victorian horror.
