Book description
Mary's life began in shadow. Unwanted and overlooked, her desire was to make something of her existence. So how would meeting a young poet change her path forever? Scandal. Passion. Desire. Mary's choices were clear - but would she ever be free of her loneliness? Tony Thompson's enthralling novel exploresâŚ
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Thompsonâs novel is another story about strong, intelligent, and powerful women who are manipulated and used by men. There have been numerous retellings of the birth of Mary Shelleyâs novel, Frankenstein. The fact that it occurred on a dark and stormy night is literary folklore. However, Thompsonâs tale is the first time it has been told for a YA audience and he puts a wicked spin on the well-known origin story. This appealed to me as an English teacher. The charactersâMary, the poet Shelley, Claire Clairmont, and Lord Byronâare given a contemporary vibe. Mary is a lonely and moodyâŚ
From Jenny's list on historical fiction with feisty and fearless females.
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