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A Dowry of Blood

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A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson is a dark and poetic reimagining of Dracula's brides through the eyes of Constanta, a woman saved from near death and turned into an immortal bride by a powerful figure. The novel explores themes of love, manipulation, and autonomy as Constanta navigates her complex relationship with her master and the other members of their unconventional family. Set against a rich historical backdrop, this tale examines the dynamics of power and the journey towards self-liberation.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy dark, lyrical tales that beautifully reimagine the Dracula mythos. It weaves a haunting narrative centred on love, betrayal, and immortality, offering a fresh perspective on a classic story with gothic and feminist undertones. If you are drawn to atmospheric writing and complex character dynamics, this story could captivate you.

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A Dowry of Blood

A Dowry of Blood is a glittering tale of obsession, seduction and power as told through the letters of Dracula's first bride, Constanta.

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THE GOTHIC TIKTOK SENSATION AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A thrilling and seductive Gothic rife with spine-tingling tension and dark romance. A Dowry of Blood left me breathless' Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the Witching This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . .

S.T. Gibson's sensational novel is the darkly seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta.

Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realises that her beloved is capable of terrible things.

Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband's dark secrets. With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death.

This beautiful hardback edition will include a bonus short story featuring characters from A Dowry of Blood, titled 'An Encore of Roses'.

A Dowry of Blood is a glittering tale of obsession, seduction and power as told through the letters of Dracula's first bride, Constanta. Praise for A Dowry of Blood: 'Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you won't want to miss this one!' Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods 'A delectable jewel of a tale, shimmering with dark, beautiful prose' Tori Bovalino, author of The Devil Makes Three 'Dark, lush and heartrendingly romantic' Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge A Dowry of Blood is an intoxicating perfume that lingers - an undying love story where beauty and horror clasp hands' Rachel Gillig, author of One Dark Window 'A powerful tale of possession and liberation. This is a Dracula retelling unlike any other - undeniable and unforgettable' Rose Szabo, author of What Big Teeth 'A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful' Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf 'Atmospheric and lush. . . it will haunt you in the best possible way' Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart 'A dark seductive tale. . . intermingling love, pain, fear and anger in mesmerizing prose' Publishers Weekly 'Seductive, lyrical and rich with period detail . . . a dark triumph' Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel

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A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson receives high praise for its stunningly romantic and atmospheric storytelling. Critics commend its unique retelling of the Dracula tale, lauding the book's dark and lyrical prose. The narrative is described as both haunting and hopeful, offering an intense depiction of love, liberation, and gothic romance that is beautifully intricate and richly detailed.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356519319

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 269g

Pages: 336

About the Author

S.T. Gibson is the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Dowry of Blood, An Education in Malice and Evocation. She is represented by Tara Gilbert of KT Literary.

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