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Thank you so much to NetGalley and Tor Nightfire for the early copy of The Brides. I received a complimentary eBook in exchange for an honest review. With the book publishing today theres no need to worry this review is spoiler-free.
Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the cover image featured in this post. It is used under Fair Use for the purposes of review and recommendation, in line with sections 29 and 30 of the Copyright Act.
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Title: The Brides
Author: Charlotte Cross
Genre: Horror
Pages: 400
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Synopsis: Before Dracula, there were The Brides. . .
1903. Sir John Seward, survivor of Count Dracula’s murderous campaign ten years before, takes up a post as a psychiatric doctor at an Oxford public asylum. There, a new patient arrives whose traumatic experiences resurrect horrors John has spent a decade trying to forget.
1884. Mafalda Lowell journeys from London to Budapest to care for her recently widowed aunt Reka. She uncovers the chilling truth about her uncle’s death, and writes to her secret love Lucy North for comfort. Chaperoned by former schoolfriend Eliza and lady’s maid Alice, Lucy travels across the continent to be with her beloved.
Only Alice, beset by nightmares and terrifying visions, notices the strange black-clad man who seems to follow them wherever they go. When Eliza is struck down with a mysterious wasting illness, her doctor orders her to take the healing waters of Transylvania, a journey with devastating consequences.
There was meant to be four . . .
A dual timeline novel, told through letters, diary entries, psychiatric reports, that places women at the centre of literature's most famous vampire story.
Miniature Review
What makes The Brides truly exceptional in my opinion is how it seamlessly blends multiple viewpoints while putting the often-forgotten Brides front and centre, giving these women depth, agency, and unforgettable voices that shine throughout the story. Meanwhile, familiar faces from the original novel, like Sir John Seward, appear uncovering secrets while wrestling with the ghosts of their past.
The gothic atmosphere is spot-on, the suspense builds gradually, and the emotional weight of the story really hits. It’s not a fast-paced thriller, but the slow-burn tension, vivid historical detail, and richly drawn characters make it impossible to put down.
Whether you’re a die hard Dracula fan, a lover of gothic horror, or just enjoy smart, character-driven vampire stories, this book is a must. Full of intrigue, romance, and atmospheric chills.
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