A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson THE DARK FANTASY BOOKTOK BLOCKBUSTER! In this dark, fantasy sensation, S. T. Gibson spins the gothic, seductive tale of Draculas 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 husbands 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 FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography S. T. Gibson is an author and village wise woman in training. A graduate of the creative writing program at the University of North Carolina at Asheville and the theological studies program at Princeton Seminary, she currently lives in New England with her partner, spoiled cat, and perfume collection. Review "A Dowry of Blood is an intoxicating perfume that lingers - an undying love story where beauty and horror clasp hands." --Rachel Gillig, New York Times bestselling author of One Dark Window"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"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"Dark, lush and heartrendingly romantic."--Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge"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"A lyrical Gothic ode to queerness, polyamory, and violence. Its complex depiction of abuse and survival is both thorny and moving, and like nothing else youll read this fall."--Paste Magazine"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"Atmospheric and lush. . . it will haunt you in the best possible way."--Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witchs Heart"Gibsons lush prose will transport readers to a sumptuous and provocative world that is openly queer and unabashedly sexual."--Booklist"In the tradition of the best vampire stories, Gibson uses her characters to explore how centuries of time would affect a once-mortal mind. A Dowry of Blood whisks readers through human history, arriving at the dawn of the 20th century, drenched in blood."--BookPage"Perfect for readers interested in creative, gritty, and steamy horror retellings."--Library Journal"Seductive, lyrical, and rich with period detail, this daring retelling casts the Harkers story aside to follow Draculas medieval bride and her tangled romance with his consorts over the centuries. The horror--pulsing and beautiful--comes as much from Constantas insights into her husbands psychology as it does from bloodlust. A dark triumph."--Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel"Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you wont want to miss this one!"--Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods Review Quote "Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you wont want to miss this one!"-- Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods Details ISBN0316501182 Author S.T. Gibson Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 0316501182 ISBN-13 9780316501187 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-05-02 Pages 320 Publisher Redhook Imprint Redhook Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-05-02 NZ Release Date 2023-05-02 US Release Date 2023-05-02 UK Release Date 2023-05-02 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141916548;

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