S14 Ep3: The Count and The Corpse Bride

About this episode

This episode explores the grim story of Carl Tanzler's obsession with a deceased woman.

Calling all ghouls! If you are a fan of all things grim and ghastly, tonight's reading is for YOU! This is the story of Carl Tanzler, "Count von Cosel," who fell so deeply in love with a young woman he saw in his visions, that he wouldn't let the fact that she was dead stand in the way of their romance. Obsession, tragedy, grave-robbing, secrecy, necromancy, and discovery—tonight's reading has it all. Join us! (Sponsored by The League of Lady Gravediggers) Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

Topics covered

• obsession
• tragedy
• grave-robbing
• necromancy
• romance

Keywords

• Carl Tanzler
• Count von Cosel
• ghouls
• grave-robbing
• necromancy
• romance
• tragedy

Sponsors

The League of Lady Gravediggers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply

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