Our Hideous Progeny

<p><strong>A gripping Gothic tale of grief and ambition passion and intrigue. -- Jess Kidd author of <em>The Night Ship</em></strong></p><p><strong>An immersive blend of historical and science fiction brims with surprises and dark delights. . . . An incisive exploration of women's rights within the field of science. . . . Readers will revel in Mary's personal and scientific discoveries and root for her to succeed in an unfair world. -- <em>Publishers Weekly</em> (starred review)</strong></p><p><strong>A LAMBDA Literary finalist for Lesbian Fiction</strong></p><p><strong>A Triangle Publishing finalist for Debut Fiction</strong></p><p><strong><em>It is not the monster you must fear but the monster it makes of men . . .</em></strong></p><p>Mary is the great-niece of Victor Frankenstein. She knows her great uncle disappeared under mysterious circumstances in the Arctic but she doesn't know why or how. . . .</p><p>The 1850s are 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 is keen to make her name in this world of science alongside her geologist husband Henry--but despite her sharp mind and sharper tongue without wealth and connections their options are limited.</p><p>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 her and Henry's professional and financial 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.</p><p>A queer feminist masterpiece inspired by Mary Shelley's classic Our Hideous Progeny is a sumptuous tale of ambition and obsession of forbidden love and sabotage and a twisty Gothic adventure that may forever change your view of human nature.</p>