Charlotte Cross makes her debut with the upcoming gothic horror novel The Brides, said to operate as “both a prequel and a sequel to Bram Stoker’s original novel, Dracula.”
Hanover Square Press calls The Brides “an utterly gripping, gothic horror of the three women who became Dracula’s brides… and the fourth, who didn’t. It’s at once a brand new story and a brilliant, feminist re-centering on a classic tale.”
“Readers journey between the time before the events of Dracula, and ten years later at a public asylum. The Brides features familiar characters but is told in these dual timelines. At its core are the four women. At its heart is the devastating, doomed romance between two of them.”
What is Charlotte Cross’ novel The Brides about?
1884. When Mafalda journeys to Budapest to care for her grieving aunt, her secret love, Lucy, hurries from London to comfort her, with chaperone and lady’s maid in tow.
But lady’s maid Alice, blessed and cursed with the Sight, is tormented by terrifying visions. When chaperone Eliza falls prey to a disturbing wasting illness, the women hope to seek the healing waters of Transylvania. At a nobleman’s invitation, they set out for Castle Dracula.
In the depths of the forest, miles from civilization, their host reveals his true intentions; a monstrous ambition which will tear the women apart. And not all of them will survive.
When does Dracula novel The Brides release?
The horror novel releases July 7. Pre-order your copy on Amazon now.
Who is author Charlotte Cross?
Charlotte Cross writes historical speculative fiction, having been fascinated by stories of the past since she was a child. She grew up in southern England in a small town with a rich history, and spent many happy hours at the local museum where her grandmother was a volunteer. Charlotte now lives in central Scotland with her partner and their opinionated ginger cat. When not writing, she enjoys yoga, reading Victorian novels, and exploring her adopted country.
