First published in 1839, this was one of the very first vampire stories penned by a Russian. It is the haunting tale of a nobleman who stumbles upon a village in Moldavia that is shortly thereafter overtaken by vampires (vurdulaks). It includes a healthy mixture of mysterious village customs, haunting characters, an attractive young village girl, unrequited love, and a fair bit of tension and horror. A great, short read!
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