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Carmilla and Laura

by S. D. Simper

A gothic romance in Le Fanu’s vampire world

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A gothic romance in Le Fanu’s vampire world

Set in late-19th-century Styria, this retelling brings Laura and Carmilla into close focus as companionship becomes a forbidden attraction. Their relationship unfolds amid a plague taking the lives of young women in the household and nearby village, linking intimate desire with a growing question about Carmilla’s nature. The combination of historical setting, vampire lore, and romance gives the familiar gothic premise a distinctly sapphic center, while the threat around Laura extends beyond the walls of her secluded home.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Those interested in sapphic historical romance with supernatural elements
  • Fans of vampire fiction and gothic retellings
  • Readers curious about a new take on Sheridan Le Fanu’s Carmilla

Themes

Sapphic desireVampirism and monstrositySeclusion and companionshipPlague and danger

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Book overview

"This is a beautiful retelling ... perfect for anyone who likes darker-themed romance, horror stories, or plain ol' lesbian vampires." -The Lesbian 52

In the late 19th century, Laura lives a lonely life in a schloss by the forest, Styria, with only her doting father and two governesses for company. A chance accident brings a new companion, however - the eccentric and beautiful Carmilla.

With charm unparalleled and habits as mysterious as her history, Carmilla's allure is undeniable, drawing Laura closer with every affectionate touch and word. Attraction blossoms into a temptation Laura fears to name, a tantalizing passion burning brighter than the fires of hell. But when a mysterious plague begins stealing the lives of young women in her home and the village beyond, Laura wrestles to reconcile the truth - that the gentle, fragile woman she loves may be a monster cast out of heaven.

Carmilla, the classic vampire novella written by J Sheridan LeFanu, receives new life in this gorgeous retelling, centered on the provocative, controversial leads of the original, Carmilla and Laura.

"The writing is gorgeous, the story is enthralling, and the characters are lovable ... I would recommend this story to anyone who loves vampires, adores sweet historical romance, and/or who wants a delicious little snack of a book to while away an afternoon." -Evie Drae, author of Beauregard and the Beast
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