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Emma is 45% done
There’s a LOT of 17th century Hungarian politics going on and I’m not going to lie I’m more than a little confused 😭
Mar 16, 2026 01:48PM
The Blood Countess: Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster

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Emma
Emma is 82% done
So far I am extremely convinced that Elizabeth Bathory did nothing wrong BUT the author is clearly equivocating in favor of her innocence. It is very strongly swayed in Bathory’s favor - if this is how the history truly reads, then maybe a bit more introspection or reflection on how the folklore has gotten it so wrong?
Mar 23, 2026 09:15AM
The Blood Countess: Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster


Emma
Emma is 30% done
starting to get into the period of accusations - fascinating to me how the serial killing accusations have become so pervasive when (according to Puhak) they are unfounded
Mar 16, 2026 07:58AM
The Blood Countess: Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster


Emma
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Lots of Hungarian history!
Mar 15, 2026 11:54AM
The Blood Countess: Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster


Emma
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Immediately grabbed me! Super descriptive imagery and a fascinating feminist reading on the legend of Countess Elizabeth Bathory. Excited to see where it takes me.
Mar 14, 2026 10:37AM
The Blood Countess: Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster


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