The Blood Countess

Rumours have long been swirling around the castle, the town square, and deep in the forests. That noble lady – a countess from one of the oldest European families – is said to be a cruel murderess. It is even rumoured that she bathes in the blood of her victims. The legend of the Blood Countess has captured the imagination of people all over the world. Yet, despite claims that she tortured and murdered up to 650 girls, many wonder if the Countess herself fell victim to the most successful smear campaign in history. Was Elizabeth Báthory a monster, a victim, or both?