Blood on Her Tongue: A Novel

Name: Blood on Her Tongue: A Novel
Price: 9.99 USD
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Rating: 4 (1483 reviews)
Author: Johanna van Veen

by Johanna van Veen

Historical Fiction Horror

4.0 (1,483)

4.0 stars from 1,483 reviews. Top 85% of Historical Fiction books we track.

352 pages~5.9 hr readPublished by Sourcebooks, IncorporatedPublished 2025-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love gothic horror with psychological depth, where the scariest thing isn't always what lurks in the shadows but what's happening inside a person's mind.
You appreciate atmospheric, slow-burn narratives set in period settings that feel authentically claustrophobic and dread-soaked.
You're drawn to stories about female bonds and loyalty tested under impossible circumstances, especially when wrapped in supernatural horror.

Maybe not for you if...

You need a fast-paced plot. This is a methodical, character-driven horror novel where tension builds through whispers and observations, not jump scares.
You prefer modern settings and contemporary voices. The 1887 Dutch estate setting and formal prose won't appeal if you want something current and snappy.
You want a clear separation between what's real and what's supernatural. This novel deliberately blurs that line and keeps you guessing until the end.

About this book

The Netherlands, 1887. Lucy's twin sister Sarah falls ill, refusing to eat and speaking incoherently. She becomes obsessed with a centuries-old corpse recently unearthed on her husband's estate. A doctor attributes her condition to temporary insanity caused by brain fever. To prevent Sarah from being committed to a lunatic asylum, Lucy attempts to understand what is truly afflicting her sister—though Sarah is clearly concealing something. Lucy, too, harbors her own secrets. Sarah's condition deteriorates. She grows angry and develops an intense hunger. Lucy begins to suspect that something supernatural may be attempting to possess her sister, or that madness is consuming her. As Sarah transforms before her eyes, Lucy must confront a dark and monstrous truth to save her.

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Currently 4.0★ from 1,483 reviews

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