The Bathory Legend

Was Transylvanian born Countess Elizabeth Bathory the worst serial killer of all time? Did she commit revolting crimes beyond human comprehension? The mystery still lingers after four hundred years. It has been said that she was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's nineteenth century novel "Dracula". Vampire legends have been thrilling audiences for centuries and this is the legend that started it all.
Cachticka Pani has been a best-selling novel in Slovakia for almost as long as it has been in print. It has been translated into Czech, Hungarian, Polish, German, and now for the first time, English.
Jozo Niznansky with his exquisite story telling style brings together authentic historical records and the legends of local folklore which allows the reader to immerse themselves in this eventful era and to enjoy a suspenseful experience. His novel has it all. It is loaded with historical facts, thrills, mystery, adventure, and a beautiful love story. It is also one of Europe's classic horror stories.