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Our Hideous Progeny

by C. E. McGill

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Published 1st February 2024
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‘Compelling and utterly absorbing … an artfully crafted debut that echoes the dark essence of Mary Shelley’s FRANKENSTEIN while maintaining a fascinating originality all of its own’ Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of PANDORA

‘A gripping Gothic tale of grief and ambition, passion and intrigue’ Jess Kidd, author of THE NIGHT SHIP


Mary is the great-niece of Victor Frankenstein. She knows her great uncle disappeared in mysterious circumstances in the Arctic but she doesn’t know why or how…

The 1850s is a time of discovery and London is ablaze with the latest scientific theories and debates, especially when a spectacular new exhibition of dinosaur sculptures opens at the Crystal Palace. Mary, with a sharp mind and a sharper tongue, is keen to make her name in this world of science, alongside her geologist husband Henry, but without wealth and connections, their options are limited.

But when Mary discovers some old family papers that allude to the shocking truth behind her great-uncle’s past, she thinks she may have found the key to securing their future… Their quest takes them to the wilds of Scotland, to Henry’s intriguing but reclusive sister Maisie, and to a deadly chase with a rival who is out to steal their secret…

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‘A wonderful book; dark, passionate, multi-layered‘ Joanne Harris, author of CHOCOLAT & THE STRAWBERRY THIEF

‘Exquisitely written… a story worthy of Mary Shelley‘ Sean Lusk, author of THE SECOND SIGHT OF ZACHARY CLOUDESLEY

‘Sumptuously gothic, this atmospheric debut left me reeling’ C.J. COOKE, author of THE LIGHTHOUSE WITCHES

Details

Our Hideous Progeny
by C. E. McGill

ISBN
9781529177435

Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd

Binding
Paperback

Publication date
Feb. 1, 2024

Dimensions
19.8cm x 12.7cm x 2.4cm