Carmilla
In a lonely castle in Styria, young Laura befriends Carmilla, a mysterious, beautiful guest whose affection grows intense as a strange illness spreads. A foundational gothic vampire novella with a sapphic heart.
About This Book
Carmilla is a paranormal romance novel by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, first published in 2017 by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. It runs 50 pages. Readers can expect forbidden romance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Paranormal
- Trope
- Forbidden Romance
- Published
- 2017
- Length
- 50 pages
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- In a secluded Styrian castle, a young woman's life is entwined with a mysterious, beautiful visitor as a dark, supernatural illness begins to take hold.
- Fans of gothic literature
- Readers interested in foundational vampire fiction
- Atmospheric
- Features Forbidden Romance
This may not be ideal if…
- Historical writing style may be dense for some readers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Paranormal Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Laura, living a sheltered life in a castle in Styria, becomes friends with the beautiful and enigmatic Carmilla after a carriage accident brings the stranger into her home. As their bond deepens with an intense and growing affection, a strange, wasting illness begins to afflict the local community and eventually Laura herself, leading to terrifying discoveries about her guest's true nature.
Central Conflict
The tension between Laura's blossoming, forbidden feelings for the mysterious Carmilla and the encroaching supernatural threat that accompanies her presence.
Setting
A lonely castle in Styria
Strengths
- Foundational gothic narrative
- Atmospheric setting
- Intense character dynamics
Consider before reading
- Historical writing style may be dense for some readers
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Published
- 2017
- Length
- 50 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781548973278
Carmilla: quick answers
- Who wrote Carmilla?
- Carmilla was written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu.
- When was Carmilla published?
- Carmilla was first published in 2017 by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
- What genre is Carmilla?
- Carmilla is a paranormal romance novel, with forbidden romance.
- How many pages is Carmilla?
- Carmilla is 50 pages long.
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