A Short History of Vampires

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A Short History of Vampires: 3. Israbel By Tanith Lee

3. Israbel By Tanith Lee

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The tale of a dangerous obsession for a vampire and a painter.

Natalie Haynes introduces the tale of a dangerous obsession for a vampire and a painter. Read by Mark Bonnar and Claire Harry.

Vampires are the ultimate killing machines.

Natalie Haynes examines why this iconic figure in horror-fiction continues to exert such a powerful hold on our imaginations.

And she introduces another dark story.

In Tanith Lee’s tale:  A beautiful vampire hires an artist to paint her portrait. 

But then he develops a dangerous obsession...  

Read by Mark Bonnar and Claire Harry.  

Producer: Gemma Jenkins

Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in February 2011.

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