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A sumptuous gothic adventure story with echoes of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
. Mal, Christopher and the griffin embark on an urgent quest across the wild splendour of the Archipelago, where sphinxes hold secrets and centaurs do murder, to find the truth – with unimaginable consequences for both their worlds. The Penguin English Library – 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War. 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. They have been protected for thousands of years from being discovered; now, terrifyingly, the protection has worn thin, and creatures are breaking through. Perhaps this idea will prove to be their salvation. She and her husband are trying to make a name for themselves as paleontologists but, in 1850s' London, scientific success requires wealth and connections - neither of which they possess. Mary is the great-niece of Victor Frankenstein. '
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Reviews
Hayley Westwood
I found the premise intriguing and was excited to see McGill’s take on a classic. McGill’s exploration of the ethics of science was a really interesting and you can feel their love for women of science shines through.
Bookmadlibrarian
It is a rare gem of a story, that surprised me with how much was contained within, and I loved every moment of it. 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I hope McGill intends to write more in the future as I would absolutely love to read more of their work. This is SUCH an interesting take on the traditional story of Frankenstein, the characterisation is fantastic, and the novel is bursting with so many well-considered and complex themes and topics. If you enjoy refreshing takes on classics, make sure to check it out! The queer angle within this story was beautifully written and gave a whole new dimension to the story, particularly Mary’s struggle to deal with her feelings for Maisie and what society expected of her.
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