In Search of Mary Shelley

This engaging biography explores the life of Mary Shelley, the pioneering author of Frankenstein, revealing the woman behind the legendary story. Through a rich collection of letters, diaries, and records, Fiona Sampson uncovers the complexities of Shelley’s character—her intelligence, passions, and struggles—as she navigated a tumultuous life marked by love, loss, and perseverance as a woman writer in her time.