Journey into the underworld of the Blood Countess. and "Dandelions In The Garden, and " is a historical fiction novel based on one of the most infamous female mass murderers in history, the 16th century Hungarian countess, Elizabeth Bathory. The Blood Countess was a descendant of Vlad Tepes and is undeniably connected with the vampire legends of Transylvania.2nd edition proofed by Editor, Robert Helle (March, 2011 revision)