Poor Creatures

Set in Dundee in 1812, this immersive reimagining explores the young Mary Shelley’s formative years before she became the author of Frankenstein, focusing on her friendship with Isabel Baxter at the secluded Baxter family home. As their bond deepens amidst the house’s many secrets, the story delves into themes of girlhood, obsession, and the influence of monstrous realities on emerging womanhood. Inspired by true events, the novel offers a compelling blend of historical intrigue and literary imagination, capturing the complexities of growing up and creating in a time of hidden depths.