The Nightingale´s Castle: A thrillingly evocative and page-turning gothic historical novel for fans of Stacey Halls and Susan Stokes-Chapman

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I was blown away by this dark, enchanting story of witchcraft, power, and injustice. Erzsebet Bathory, infamously known as the 'Blood Countess,' was accused of murdering over 600 peasant girls in Hungary in 1610. This narrative explores a woman's fight for survival within her cruel household. In 1573, Countess Bathory gave birth to an illegitimate daughter, who was handed to a local peasant family for upbringing. Years later, 15-year-old Boroka reluctantly leaves her safe home in the Carpathian foothills when trusted members of the countess's household come to gather new serving girls. Boroka is terrified of the countess's murderous reputation and the cruelty of the castle's women. As plague sweeps through the castle, a tentative bond forms between Boroka and Bathory. However, powerful forces threaten the countess, whose wealth poses a danger to the king. Trust becomes a precarious issue as Boroka navigates her loyalties during the show trial against the notorious 'Blood Countess.' The story weaves a gripping exploration of women's struggles for their truth amidst dark and haunting circumstances.