--- product_id: 528422325 title: "A Dowry of Blood" price: "97 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/528422325-a-dowry-of-blood store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # A Dowry of Blood **Price:** 97 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Dowry of Blood - **How much does it cost?** 97 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/528422325-a-dowry-of-blood) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: A Dowry of Blood: 9780316501187: Gibson, S. T.: Books Review: Seductive, Haunting, and Beautifully Written — A Gothic Masterpiece - Every Halloween week, I treat myself to a new book in the dark romance or horror genre, and A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson has become one I revisited this year. It absolutely did not disappoint the second time around. If anything, it felt even more haunting and emotionally layered on the re-read. This isn’t just another vampire story. It's a reimagining of Dracula told through the voice of one of his brides, and it is nothing short of mesmerizing. The book is a story of survival, lust, self-discovery, and liberation, all wrapped in lush, lyrical prose that reads like a confession and a love letter at once. What I loved most was its tone and style. Gibson’s writing is sensual yet restrained, poetic yet raw—a fresh take on the old-world Gothic tale. The setting feels both timeless and intimate, the relationships darkly magnetic. It explores power, obsession, and control, but also healing, autonomy, and what it means to reclaim your voice after being silenced. It’s not simply horror. It’s emotional alchemy. You feel the ache of desire, the tension of fear, and the eventual freedom that comes from breaking a toxic bond. Gibson turns monstrosity into metaphor, and blood into a symbol of rebirth. For readers who crave dark romanticism, morally complex characters, and beautifully tragic prose, "A Dowry of Blood" is a must-read. It’s a love story and a survival story that lingers like a spell long after the last page. Review: ⚔️🦇⚔️🦇⚔️ - ✨4/5✨ I feel absolutely heartbroken yet hopeful. In the beginning you see Dracula as someone who loves Constanta to no end and just wants the “best” for her. Who shuts her in for “protection”. The abuse that was in this book was so perfectly written and drawn out. I loved Dracula all the way until the end, even when I shouldn’t have. The control he had was sick, the manipulation was sick, everything about him was terrible. And I KNEW this. I was so angry with him and with Constanta/Magdalena for not standing up for themselves. But, when those little loving and happy moments he shared with Constanta, Magdalena, and Alexi came, he sucked you right back in on his side. While reading I thought, “He still loves them, he just shows it in terrible ways at times. He’s doing this all because he loves them.” But that’s it isn’t it? Maybe it’s because I can relate to the abuse from past experiences, but the author was able to transport your mind into this relationship the characters had in such a perfect way. Where I was even making excuses for Dracula’s behavior during the book, and I was SAD at the end (Ew, right?). Hopeful, of course, but just emotionally drained and sad. The whole book to me was just heartbreaking and absolutely beautiful at the same time. It had everything. (((((((SPOILER BELOW)))))))) I think what makes it so beautiful at the end is the bravery of the characters. They didn’t just let the abuse go on even longer, and that’s the hardest thing they could have done. The hardest and bravest thing for anyone to do in that situation really; What was best for them. Whether it be leaving (...or slaying Dracula), they chose happiness and freedom. 🦇⚔️🦇⚔️🦇 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #19,752 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #323 in Gothic Fiction #645 in Paranormal Fantasy Books #689 in Romantic Fantasy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (9,637) | | Dimensions | 5.6 x 1.05 x 8.25 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0316501182 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0316501187 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 320 pages | | Publication date | May 2, 2023 | | Publisher | Redhook | ## Images ![A Dowry of Blood - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81U7anEXnzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seductive, Haunting, and Beautifully Written — A Gothic Masterpiece *by L***S on October 27, 2025* Every Halloween week, I treat myself to a new book in the dark romance or horror genre, and A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson has become one I revisited this year. It absolutely did not disappoint the second time around. If anything, it felt even more haunting and emotionally layered on the re-read. This isn’t just another vampire story. It's a reimagining of Dracula told through the voice of one of his brides, and it is nothing short of mesmerizing. The book is a story of survival, lust, self-discovery, and liberation, all wrapped in lush, lyrical prose that reads like a confession and a love letter at once. What I loved most was its tone and style. Gibson’s writing is sensual yet restrained, poetic yet raw—a fresh take on the old-world Gothic tale. The setting feels both timeless and intimate, the relationships darkly magnetic. It explores power, obsession, and control, but also healing, autonomy, and what it means to reclaim your voice after being silenced. It’s not simply horror. It’s emotional alchemy. You feel the ache of desire, the tension of fear, and the eventual freedom that comes from breaking a toxic bond. Gibson turns monstrosity into metaphor, and blood into a symbol of rebirth. For readers who crave dark romanticism, morally complex characters, and beautifully tragic prose, "A Dowry of Blood" is a must-read. It’s a love story and a survival story that lingers like a spell long after the last page. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⚔️🦇⚔️🦇⚔️ *by K***M on March 25, 2021* ✨4/5✨ I feel absolutely heartbroken yet hopeful. In the beginning you see Dracula as someone who loves Constanta to no end and just wants the “best” for her. Who shuts her in for “protection”. The abuse that was in this book was so perfectly written and drawn out. I loved Dracula all the way until the end, even when I shouldn’t have. The control he had was sick, the manipulation was sick, everything about him was terrible. And I KNEW this. I was so angry with him and with Constanta/Magdalena for not standing up for themselves. But, when those little loving and happy moments he shared with Constanta, Magdalena, and Alexi came, he sucked you right back in on his side. While reading I thought, “He still loves them, he just shows it in terrible ways at times. He’s doing this all because he loves them.” But that’s it isn’t it? Maybe it’s because I can relate to the abuse from past experiences, but the author was able to transport your mind into this relationship the characters had in such a perfect way. Where I was even making excuses for Dracula’s behavior during the book, and I was SAD at the end (Ew, right?). Hopeful, of course, but just emotionally drained and sad. The whole book to me was just heartbreaking and absolutely beautiful at the same time. It had everything. (((((((SPOILER BELOW)))))))) I think what makes it so beautiful at the end is the bravery of the characters. They didn’t just let the abuse go on even longer, and that’s the hardest thing they could have done. The hardest and bravest thing for anyone to do in that situation really; What was best for them. Whether it be leaving (...or slaying Dracula), they chose happiness and freedom. 🦇⚔️🦇⚔️🦇 ### ⭐⭐⭐ Ok, maybe a 3.5 *by D***E on December 1, 2024* Ok sooooo this book was all over my tiktok, so I had to read it. I enjoyed it somewhat, but omg, so not my thing. If ur into orgys and stuff, then this is definitely the book for you, lol. I found myself frowning as I was reading because I found some of the content a little gross, lol. But, did I have to finish it? YES!!!!!! I did not care for the audible version of this book. It's just not my cup of tea. I believe the writing is good. The story was good, and it is a quick read. ## Frequently Bought Together - A Dowry of Blood - Phantasma - Heartless Hunter: The Crimson Moth: Book 1 (The Crimson Moth, 1) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/528422325-a-dowry-of-blood](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/528422325-a-dowry-of-blood) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*