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Discover 'Reluctant Immortals,' a gripping historical horror novel by acclaimed author Gwendolyn Kiste. Set amidst the counterculture of the Summer of Love in 1967, this book reimagines the untold stories of two iconic women from classic literature: Lucy Westenra, a victim in 'Dracula,' and Bertha Mason, the misunderstood wife in 'Jane Eyre.' As these unforgettable characters rise as undead immortals, they confront the sinister forces of their past. This modern gothic fiction reflects themes of empowerment and resilience against the backdrop of Haight-Ashbury, where they band together to fight the toxic legacies of their male counterparts, Count Dracula and Mr. Rochester. Readers of historical fiction and gothic horror will be captivated by Kiste's lyrical prose and the harrowing journey of these female protagonists, reaching for freedom in a world stacked against them. Perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic, 'Reluctant Immortals' is a masterful blend of horror, romance, and feminist themes that will leave you breathless. Order now and immerse yourself in this haunting tale. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781803362908
Year: 2022
Publisher: Titan Publishing Group
Description:
For fans of Mexican Gothic, from three-time Bram Stoker Award–winning author Gwendolyn Kiste comes a novel inspired by the untold stories of forgotten women in classic literature — from Lucy Westnera, a victim of Stoker’s Dracula, and Bertha Mason, Mr. Rochester’s attic-bound wife in Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre — as they band together to combat the toxic men bent on destroying their lives, set against the backdrop of the Summer of Love, Haight-Ashbury, 1967.
Reluctant Immortals is a historical horror novel that looks at two men of classic literature, Dracula and Mr. Rochester, and the two women who survived them, Bertha and Lucy, who are now undead immortals residing in Los Angeles in 1967 when Dracula and Rochester make a shocking return in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco.
Combining elements of historical and gothic fiction with a modern perspective, in a tale of love and betrayal and coercion, Reluctant Immortals is the lyrical and harrowing journey of two women from classic literature as they bravely claim their own destiny in a man’s world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781803362908
Year: 2022
Publisher: Titan Publishing Group
Description:
For fans of Mexican Gothic, from three-time Bram Stoker Award–winning author Gwendolyn Kiste comes a novel inspired by the untold stories of forgotten women in classic literature — from Lucy Westnera, a victim of Stoker’s Dracula, and Bertha Mason, Mr. Rochester’s attic-bound wife in Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre — as they band together to combat the toxic men bent on destroying their lives, set against the backdrop of the Summer of Love, Haight-Ashbury, 1967.
Reluctant Immortals is a historical horror novel that looks at two men of classic literature, Dracula and Mr. Rochester, and the two women who survived them, Bertha and Lucy, who are now undead immortals residing in Los Angeles in 1967 when Dracula and Rochester make a shocking return in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco.
Combining elements of historical and gothic fiction with a modern perspective, in a tale of love and betrayal and coercion, Reluctant Immortals is the lyrical and harrowing journey of two women from classic literature as they bravely claim their own destiny in a man’s world.