Our Hideous Progeny A Novel
Our Hideous Progeny by C. E. McGill, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023, is a novel that intertwines elements of Gothic fiction, historical narrative, and science fiction. Set in the 1850s, the story follows Mary, the great-niece of Victor Frankenstein, as she navigates a world filled with scientific discovery and societal constraints. With a page count of 391, this edition presents a tale of ambition and intrigue, exploring themes of women’s rights within the scientific community while delving into the mysteries surrounding her great-uncle’s disappearance.
Readers will find an immersive blend of historical and contemporary elements as Mary embarks on a quest that leads her from London to the wilds of Scotland. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a groundbreaking dinosaur exhibition, highlighting the era’s scientific debates. As Mary seeks to secure her and her husband Henry’s future, she encounters family secrets, rivalries, and the complexities of forbidden love. Our Hideous Progeny offers a rich exploration of ambition, obsession, and the darker aspects of human nature, making it a notable addition to the genres of fantasy and LGBTQ+ literature.
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“A gripping Gothic tale of grief and ambition, passion and intrigue.” — Jess Kidd, author of The Night Ship
“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.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A LAMBDA Literary finalist for Lesbian Fiction
A Triangle Publishing finalist for Debut Fiction
It is not the monster you must fear, but the monster it makes of men . . .
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. . . .
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.
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.
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.
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