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A Dowry of Blood
S.T. Gibson's sensational novel is the darkly seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta.
This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . .
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 realizes 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.
"A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful." --Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . .
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 realizes 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.
"A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful." --Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
Editorial Reviews
"Dark, lush and heartrendingly romantic."
―Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge
"A powerful take of possession and liberation. This is a Dracula retelling unlike any other - undeniable and unforgettable."―Rose Szabo, author of What Big Teeth
"Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you won't want to miss this one!"―Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods
"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 thrilling and seductive Gothic rife with spine-tingling tension and dark romance. A Dowry of Blood left me breathless."―Alexis Henderson, author The Year of the Witching
"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
"Seductive, lyrical, and rich with period detail, this daring retelling casts the Harkers' story aside to follow Dracula's medieval bride and her tangled romance with his consorts over the centuries. The horror-pulsing and beautiful-comes as much from Constanta's insights into her husband's psychology as it does from bloodlust. A dark triumph."―Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel
"A Dowry of Blood is a delectable jewel of a tale, shimmering with dark, beautiful prose. Gibson balances mournful gothic possession with heartfelt emotional authenticity for a thrilling ride from start to finish."―Tori Bovalino, author of Not Good for Maidens
"Perfect for readers interested in creative, gritty, and steamy horror retellings."―Library Journal
"Gibson's lush prose will transport readers to a sumptuous and provocative world that is openly queer and unabashedly sexual."―
―Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge
"A powerful take of possession and liberation. This is a Dracula retelling unlike any other - undeniable and unforgettable."―Rose Szabo, author of What Big Teeth
"Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you won't want to miss this one!"―Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods
"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 thrilling and seductive Gothic rife with spine-tingling tension and dark romance. A Dowry of Blood left me breathless."―Alexis Henderson, author The Year of the Witching
"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
"Seductive, lyrical, and rich with period detail, this daring retelling casts the Harkers' story aside to follow Dracula's medieval bride and her tangled romance with his consorts over the centuries. The horror-pulsing and beautiful-comes as much from Constanta's insights into her husband's psychology as it does from bloodlust. A dark triumph."―Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel
"A Dowry of Blood is a delectable jewel of a tale, shimmering with dark, beautiful prose. Gibson balances mournful gothic possession with heartfelt emotional authenticity for a thrilling ride from start to finish."―Tori Bovalino, author of Not Good for Maidens
"Perfect for readers interested in creative, gritty, and steamy horror retellings."―Library Journal
"Gibson's lush prose will transport readers to a sumptuous and provocative world that is openly queer and unabashedly sexual."―
Readers Top Reviews
Gisselle AlonsoAm
Dowry had me from the very first page! Wow, I just finished it and I’m still a little speechless. I picked up this book due to all the positive hype around it and it exceeded all of my expectations! I absolutely LOVE this book! S.T Gibson’s writing is just out of this world phenomenal! Oh sweet Constanta, HIS was not the only heart you broke. I’m torn that it’s over and ready for the sequel, I mean.. please tell me there’s a sequel, this just cannot end like this! I need more!
Olivia M. ClarkGi
I am so in love with this book. I don’t even know what to say. This book was everything I wanted and more and I’m sad for it to be over.
Kirsten BOlivia M
One of the most beautifully written books I’ve read in a long time. The prose, the imagery, the expression of emotion - absolutely divine.
Seher MohsinKirst
While overall I loved the book and will be reading more by the author, I felt like the author was making it too pretty all the time. Like the book is very quotable but in a way that felt contrived.
Leanna SwansonSeh
Beautiful writing. Very poetic. Just didn’t like all the references to God. Also, you don’t even know the main male character is Dracula. He’s never given a name. So that’s weird.
