A Dowry of Blood
S T Gibson's A Dowry of Blood (2021) is a sapphic fiction and queer fantasy novel. The story is set in Romania, Transylvania, in the 19th century. It deals with domestic violence, love, grief and Dracula.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, and 88 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 8 editions.
It runs to roughly 272 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.
About A Dowry of Blood
A gorgeous, haunting retelling of Dracula from the point of view of Constanta, one of Dracula's brides. Constanta is saved from death by Dracula. But Dracula turns out to be monstrous and cruel, and Constanta must figure out if there is a way she and Dracula's other consorts can escape.
Quick answers
Who wrote A Dowry of Blood?
A Dowry of Blood was written by S T Gibson and first published in 2021.
What genre is A Dowry of Blood?
It is usually shelved as Lesbian & Sapphic Fiction, Queer Fantasy, Gothic Fiction and Vampire Fiction.
How long is A Dowry of Blood?
The median edition has 272 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to A Dowry of Blood?
Readers who like it often enjoy Carmilla, Lost Souls and The Gilda Stories.
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