Reluctant Immortals

In Mexican Gothic, Lucy Westenra and Bertha Mason, forgotten women from Dracula and Jane Eyre, reclaim their stories from toxic men who seek to destroy them. They must fight against Dracula's thrall and Mr Rochester's pursuit in a gothic tale of love, betrayal, and coercion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 14 November 2022
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

For fans of Mexican Gothic, a harrowing, sultry horror novel about the forgotten women in Dracula and Jane Eyre as they combat the toxic men intent on destroying their lives.

Los Angeles, 1967. Lucy Westenra and Bertha Mason – the forgotten women in Dracula and Jane Eyre – have been existing as undead immortals for centuries, unable to die and still tormented by the monsters that made them. Lucy has long fought against Dracula's intoxicating thrall, refusing his charismatic darkness and her ensuing appetite for blood. Bertha Mason, the madwoman in the attic, is still pursued from afar by Mr Rochester, who wants to add her to his collection of devoted female followers. Then Dracula and Rochester make a shocking return in San Francisco. To finally write their own story, Lucy and Bertha must boldly reclaim their stories from the men who tried to erase them in this harrowing gothic tale of love, betrayal, and coercion.

In the heart of Los Angeles, 1967, two forgotten women, Lucy Westenra and Bertha Mason, find themselves trapped in a world of darkness and despair. They had been the forgotten women in the stories of Dracula and Jane Eyre, existing as undead immortals, unable to die and tormented by the monsters that had created them. Lucy had long fought against Dracula's seductive charm, refusing to succumb to his dark allure and her growing thirst for blood. Bertha, on the other hand, had been relentlessly pursued by Mr Rochester, who saw her as nothing more than a possession to add to his collection of devoted female followers.

But their lives were about to change when Dracula and Rochester returned to San Francisco, bringing with them a darkness that would engulf the city. Lucy and Bertha knew that they had to reclaim their stories from the men who had tried to erase them. They embarked on a daring mission to rewrite their fate, determined to forge their own path and escape the toxic men who had controlled their lives for centuries.

As they delved deeper into their quest, Lucy and Bertha discovered that their stories were intertwined in ways they had never imagined. They had both been victims of abuse and coercion, forced to conform to the expectations of the men around them. But they also shared a deep bond of friendship and resilience, a strength that had helped them survive the darkest of times.

Through their journey, Lucy and Bertha faced many challenges. They had to confront their own demons, both physical and emotional, as they battled the monsters that had haunted them for centuries. They also had to navigate the treacherous waters of love and betrayal, as they struggled to find true happiness and fulfillment in a world that seemed intent on keeping them down.

But they refused to give up. They drew on their courage and strength, using their unique abilities and knowledge to fight against the toxic men who had tried to destroy their lives. They formed a powerful alliance, with other forgotten women who had been silenced by society, and together they fought for their rights and dignity.

In the end, Lucy and Bertha emerged victorious. They reclaimed their stories from the men who had tried to erase them, and in doing so, they inspired others to stand up against the toxic men who had dominated their lives. They showed that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a better future, and that the power of friendship and resilience can overcome even the most impossible odds.

As they looked out over the city of San Francisco, Lucy and Bertha knew that their journey was far from over. They had faced many challenges, but they had also discovered their true selves and their power. They were ready to face whatever the future held, armed with their courage, their strength, and their unwavering determination to rewrite their own stories.

Weight: 218g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803362908