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The Brides: A feminist horror novel for fans of Dracula by Charlotte Cross

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SINFUL CHAPTERS BOOKCLUB PICK AUGUST 30, 2026 TURNERSVILLE

Creepy, sumptuous, and seriously gripping, The Brides is feminist gothic horror that reimagines the women pulled into Dracula’s orbit—the three who became his brides, and the fourth who might be the only one with a chance to escape. It’s lush and atmospheric, with dread that creeps in like fog and doesn’t let go.

The vibe

1884. When Mafalda travels to Budapest to care for her grieving aunt, her secret love Lucy rushes from London to be by her side—along with a chaperone and a lady’s maid. But the maid, Alice, is blessed (and cursed) with the Sight, and her visions are turning darker by the day. When the chaperone Eliza begins to waste away with a disturbing illness, the women cling to one hope: the healing waters of Transylvania.

Tropes & tags

Feminist gothic horror
Dracula retelling / brides reimagined
Lush historical atmosphere (1880s)
The Sight / prophetic visions
“Invited to the castle” dread
Queer longing (secret love)
Survival stakes

Perfect for readers of:

Gothic horror with teeth and gorgeous prose
Retellings that center the women
Creeping dread + body horror-adjacent illness vibes
Stories where the real monster is power

At a nobleman’s invitation, they journey toward Castle Dracula—and deep in the forest, miles from civilization, their host reveals his true intentions. A monstrous ambition that will tear them apart… and not all of them will survive.

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