A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson – A Dark, Lyrical Vampire Tale
A love story bathed in blood, A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson is a haunting, gothic retelling of Dracula’s brides, told through the eyes of his devoted yet tormented wife, Constanta.
Rescued from the brink of death and transformed into an immortal being, Constanta is swept into a world of passion, power, and cruelty. As the centuries pass, she is no longer alone—her husband collects lovers as easily as he takes lives. But beneath the intoxicating love and lavish excess lies something far more sinister: a hunger for control.
Through poetic, razor-sharp prose, A Dowry of Blood is a mesmerizing tale of obsession, toxic love, and the slow unraveling of devotion. As Constanta recounts her story in a series of confessional letters, she wrestles with the painful truth—will she remain bound to the one who gave her eternal life, or will she reclaim her own?
Seductive, atmospheric, and achingly tragic, this is a tale for those who revel in the dark beauty of gothic horror and the deep, complex emotions of a love that spans lifetimes. Perfect for fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Carmilla, A Dowry of Blood is a spellbinding reimagining of what it means to be both loved and owned.
