A gripping gothic adventure inspired by Mary Shelleys Frankenstein. The perfect spooky season read for fans of Shirley Jackson Weyward by Emilia Hart and Rosie Andrews The Leviathan.Darkly brilliant and sumptuously gothic this atmospheric debut left me reeling C.J. Cooke bestselling author of THE LIGHTHOUSE WITCHESA masterful work of Gothic horror that will leave readers on the edge of their seat. GLAMOURSHORTLISTED FOR THE BETTY TRASK PRIZE THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE EDMUND WHITE DEBUT PRIZETHE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE HWA DEBUT PRIZEMary is the greatniece of Victor Frankenstein. She knows her great uncle disappeared in mysterious circumstances in the Arctic but she doesnt know why or how.The 1850s is a time of discovery and London is ablaze with the latest scientific theories and debates. Mary with a sharp mind and a sharper tongue is keen to make her name in this world of science. But as a woman without wealth and connections her options are limited.The comes the discovery among some old family papers Mary finds notes that allude to the shocking truth behind her greatuncles past. But might they also hold the key to her futureMarys quest takes her to the wilds of Scotland and a deadly chase with a rival who is out to steal her secret...Deliciously gothic inventive queer this subversive twist on a classic tale brims with adventure.Praise for Our Hideous ProgenyCompelling and utterly absorbing ... an artfully crafted debut that echoes the dark essence of Mary Shelleys Frankenstein while maintaining a fascinating originality all of its own Susan StokesChapman bestselling author of PANDORAA wonderful book dark passionate multilayered Joanne Harris bestselling author of CHOCOLATExquisitely written... a story worthy of Mary Shelley Sean Lusk bestselling author of THE SECOND SIGHT OF ZACHARY CLOUDESLEYA gripping Gothic tale of grief and ambition passion and intrigue Jess Kidd author of THE HAUNTING SEASON and THE WINTER SPIRITS