McGill, C: Our Hideous Progeny

Mary is a geologist and paleontologist by passion but struggles to find footing in the academic societies due to her station as a woman. On the other hand, her husband Henry remains a known fellow even after several faux pas. But after recovering her great-uncle's writings about a grand exepriment, in which he creates live through electricity and chemistry, Mary feels like she holds the key to her academic coming-out. This novel is a great "what-if": what if Frankenstein was a woman and what if the creature brought back to life was met by a maternal instead of a paternal creator. This novel challenges victorian gender norms through a strong female character while delivering a gothic atmosphere and a subtle yet heartfelt lesbian romance.