Carmilla by J. Sheridan le Fanu

Introduction by Monique Snyman

This masterpiece of erotic Gothic horror follows Laura as she recounts the story of a beautiful visitor named Carmilla, who was involved in a carriage accident and taken in by Laura’s widowed father as a companion for his daughter. The two girls recognize each other from the same childhood dream and their friendship quickly evolves into something more passionate. Soon, however, Laura’s health begins to fail and while Carmilla seems to be the reason behind her sudden illness, Laura struggles to withdraw from her irresistible companion.

Will Laura and her family be capable of fighting off Carmilla to free themselves from her grasp before any other deaths occur?

Find out in this classic vampire tale, which combines mystery, suspense, violence, and erotica to give us a glimpse into Carmilla’s terrifying world, where the line between pleasure and pain is blurred.

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