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A dark historical fantasy where blood, magic, and destiny intertwine.

Born with the cursed soul of Countess Elizabeth Báthory, the infamous Blood Countess, young Elizabeth is stolen from her parents at birth and raised by the Silver Veil Coven—witches who hope to purify the evil within her. But when she’s taken again, this time to the cold, candlelit halls of Bran Castle, her fate is sealed forever.

Tutored in the black arts by powerful warlocks and immortal mentors, Elizabeth’s beauty hides a darkness that grows stronger with every spell she casts. When the ancient vampire Count Drakul descends upon the castle to claim her soul, she undergoes a forbidden ritual that transforms her into something beyond mortal comprehension—the first true vampire.

Now a queen of the night, Elizabeth raises a vampire army to wage war against her own father, commander of the Teutonic Knights. But after her bloody defeat, she flees to Venice, where masquerades, intrigue, and immortality await. There, she begins anew—no longer a victim of prophecy, but its master.

Fans of Anne Rice, Kiersten White, and Deborah Harkness will be captivated by this gothic tale of power, betrayal, and eternal hunger.

The Mother of Vampires has risen… and her reign of blood is only beginning.

Author, Songwriter, Marine Corps Veteran, Mother and Grandmother

Mary Elizabeth Baker is a Marine Corps Veteran, author, and motivational speaker with more than 30 years of leadership experience in the mortgage and finance industry. A former upper-level sales executive, she led, trained, and mentored hundreds of professionals, helping them take command of their careers, finances, and personal responsibility. Her no-excuses approach to leadership was forged during eight years of service in U.S. Marine Corps aviation, where discipline, accountability, and resilience were not optional—they were survival skills. That foundation shaped her career in corporate leadership, where she became known not just for managing teams, but for transforming them. Mary specialized in developing mental toughness, instilling personal accountability, and teaching individuals how to build real financial stability in a results-driven world. As a sought-after motivational speaker and sales trainer, Mary has coached professionals across multiple industries, challenging them to abandon victimhood, break free from limiting beliefs, and adopt the habits required for long-term success. Her work emphasizes self-discipline, responsibility, and leadership—principles she believes are essential not only in business, but in life, relationships, and family. Now retired from the corporate world, Mary devotes her time to writing and speaking, using her lived experience to confront cultural myths and restore truth, balance, and accountability. Her books span self-improvement, financial literacy, cultural commentary, and fiction, all united by a common thread: the belief that strong individuals build strong families—and strong families build strong societies. Mary lives by the principles that shaped her life and career: discipline, resilience, accountability, faith, and an unwavering commitment to personal responsibility.

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