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3. Israbel By Tanith Lee

Episode 3 of 4

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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 7 and first broadcast in February 2011.

30 minutes

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