Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu Book

Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu. Classic horror novel with a striking black and white cover. The novella was first published in 1872, predating Bram Stoker's Dracula. Guilty - have not read! Have not opened. It is one of the earliest works of vampire fiction and is considered a foundational work of lesbian vampire fiction. The story is narrated by a young woman named Laura who is preyed upon by a female vampire named Carmilla. The book has been adapted into various films and a web series