S7. Debut Spotlight-3. Charlotte Cross (The Brides of Dracula, Psychics & Sapphic Relationships in Historical Fiction) episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 42 MIN

S7. Debut Spotlight-3. Charlotte Cross (The Brides of Dracula, Psychics & Sapphic Relationships in Historical Fiction)

from A Pair of Bookends · host Hannah MacDonald

For the latest instalment in our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by author Charlotte Cross to discuss her debut novel The Brides.In this episode they discuss the spark of inspiration that led to this novel, building the backstory of the Brides of Dracula, writing historical fiction for the modern reader, book recommendations plus lots more!If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. You can follow Charlotte via Instagram. Buy The Brides here.Books & other mentions in this episode:Dracula by Bram StokerAlfred King of the English by Carola OmanWho Is Dracula's Father? by John SutherlandLongbourn by Jo BakerThe Vampire DiariesCarmilla by Sheridan Le FanuThe Vampyre by John Polidori Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-TellLet us know your thoughts by emailing us [email protected] or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

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