Description
In this atmospheric Gothic reimagining, Mary—the great-niece of Victor Frankenstein—discovers tantalizing family secrets that could unlock her path to scientific recognition in 1850s London, a world ablaze with discovery yet hostile to ambitious women. When she uncovers mysterious papers hinting at her great-uncle's shocking past, Mary embarks on a perilous quest alongside her husband Henry, venturing into the Scottish wilderness and navigating dangerous rivalries with those who would steal their discovery. Blending historical fiction with speculative elements, C.E. McGill crafts a queer, feminist masterpiece that explores the price of ambition, the nature of monstrosity, and the transformative power of forbidden love. As Mary pursues both scientific truth and personal liberation, she must confront not only external threats but the darker impulses that ambition can awaken in those around her. A sumptuous, twisty tale that reimagines Mary Shelley's legacy while asking what monsters we create in the pursuit of greatness.
Available Editions
paperback
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Jan 1, 2023
378 pages
ISBN: 9780063256811
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Details
First Published
2023
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGill.