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Synopsis
THE DARK FANTASY BOOKTOK BLOCKBUSTER! In this dark, fantasy sensation, S. T. Gibson spins the gothic, 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
A Dowry of Blood: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains explicit sexual content (including polyamorous relationships), domestic abuse, emotional manipulation, blood and violence inherent to vampire themes, and dark relationship dynamics between Dracula and his brides.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include domestic violence, emotional abuse, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn to this gothic, seductive retelling of Dracula from his first bride's perspective, exploring love, power, and freedom.