Our Hideous Progeny

<p><b>'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<br><br>'A gripping Gothic tale of grief and ambition passion and intrigue' Jess Kidd author of <i>THE NIGHT SHIP</i></b><br><br>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...<br><br>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.<br><br>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...<br><br>_______<br><br>'A wonderful book; <b>dark passionate multi-layered</b>' Joanne Harris author of CHOCOLAT & THE STRAWBERRY THIEF<br><br><b>'Exquisitely written...</b> a story <b>worthy of Mary Shelley</b>' Sean Lusk author of THE SECOND SIGHT OF ZACHARY CLOUDESLEY<br><br><b>'Sumptuously gothic</b> this atmospheric debut left me reeling' C.J. COOKE author of<i> THE LIGHTHOUSE WITCHES</i><br>'</p> In this gothic adventure <b>debut novelist McGill builds on Shelley's iconic story by adding sharp-minded female protagonist Mary</b> who sets out to discover the truth about her great-uncle Victor Frankenstein's disappearance in the Arctic. McGill's prose is rich and atmospheric perfectly capturing the eerie and foreboding tone of the Gothic tradition. The characters are complex and layered . . .<i> <b>Our Hideous Progeny</b></i><b> is a masterful work of Gothic horror that will leave readers on the edge of their seat.</b> <i>Our Hideous Progeny</i> takes inspiration from Mary Shelley's masterpiece along with the Victorian fascination with scientific innovation and the prehistoric world. This <b>wonderful debut</b> evolves into a <b>gripping Gothic tale of grief and ambition passion and intrigue</b>. <b>A wonderful book</b>; dark passionate multi-layered and rich with enticing detail. <b>Compelling and utterly absorbing <i>Our Hideous Progeny</i> is an artfully crafted debut </b>that echoes the dark essence of Mary Shelley's <i>Frankenstein</i> while maintaining a fascinating originality all of its own. <b>C.E. McGill</b> was born in Scotland and raised in North Carolina. They are a recent graduate of NC State University. C.E. McGill's short fiction has appeared in <i>Fantasy Magazine</i> and <i>Strange Constellations</i> and they are a two-time finalist for the Dell Magazines Award for Undergraduate Excellence in Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing. They now live back in Scotland.