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A Dowry of Blood

THE GOTHIC WORD OF MOUTH SENSATION

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This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession....

A deliciously dark retelling of Dracula, A Dowry of Blood is a saga of obsession, desire and the lengths to which we'll go to protect the ones we love. 

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.

Includes a bonus short story, "An Encore of Roses", which is set after the events of A Dowry of Blood.

©2021 Sarah Gibson (P)2021 Hachette Audio UK Dark Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Gothic Horror Paranormal Paranormal Romance Scary Romance Marriage Short Story

Critic reviews

"Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you won't want to miss this one!" (Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods)

"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)

"A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful." (Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf)
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I liked the narration and the premise of the story, but found the middle part of the book a little lacking in engagement.

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Really enjoyed listening to this book. I thought the story was well paced and interesting. The performer did a good job distinguishing between characters.

Great gothic read

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I didn't expect this to be as good as it was. so we'll written and passionate!

a really interesting portrayal of a controlling and abusive relationship.

unexpectedly beautiful

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a dark fantasy romance that doesn't necessarily represent love, it's a great portrait of a mentally abusive relationship, I really enjoyed the author’s wording throughout the book. I'll definitely read more from this author

sumptuous

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I have never listened to a book as intensely as I listened to this one, although I have read it before. Bravo to the narrator, he did a very good job. A story about love, abuse and breakup.

The illusion of love

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