{"product_id":"9781529177435","title":"Our Hideous Progeny : A thrilling Gothic Adventure","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): McGill, C. E. \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 01\/02\/2024,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 400 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781529177435,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'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 SHIPMary 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...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 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...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A wonderful book; dark, passionate, multi-layered' Joanne Harris, author of CHOCOLAT \u0026amp; 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'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42523343257644,"sku":"9781529177435","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/products\/9781529177435.jpg?v=1706640335","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.live\/products\/9781529177435","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}