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A Dowry of Blood

by S.T. Gibson
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
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S.T. Gibson's sensational novel is the darkly 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

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Release date: October 2022 · Orbit

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S.T. Gibson

S.T. Gibson

S.T. Gibson’s writing is an exploration of desire, identity, and the shadows that lie between the known and the unknown. A poet at heart and a storyteller by trade, she crafts her narratives with a rich, lyrical quality that draws readers into dark, evocative worlds where the lines between love and terror often blur.

Her journey began in the quiet corners of her imagination, nurtured by a lifelong love of both literature and philosophy. With a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and a Master's of Theological Studies from Princeton Theological Seminary, Gibson’s academic background weaves itself seamlessly into her storytelling. Her work often reflects her deep understanding of the sacred and the sensual, blending gothic romance with elements of fantasy and horror.

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Gibson is perhaps best known for her novel A Dowry of Blood, a tale of love, betrayal, and immortality. Its lush prose and emotionally charged atmosphere resonated deeply with readers, earning the book a well-deserved place on multiple prestigious award nominations. This book is not just a love story—it’s a meditation on the complexity of relationships, the weight of choices, and the quiet strength that can arise from our most painful experiences.

Away from her writing desk, Gibson embraces the role of a "village wise woman in training," an ongoing journey that speaks to her belief in the power of community and the importance of wisdom passed down through generations. She lives in Boston with her partner and an array of vintage blazers, living the life of a modern mystic who writes not just for the page, but for the soul.

With her unique blend of lyrical prose and darkly captivating narratives, S.T. Gibson is an author whose work invites readers to explore the unseen depths of their own hearts and minds.

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