Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Wordsworth Hardback)

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Wordsworth Hardback)Frankenstein is the classic gothic horror novel which has thrilled and engrossed readers for two centuries. Written by Mary Shelley, it is a story which she intended would 'curdle the blood and quicken the beatings of the heart.' The tale is a superb blend of science fiction, mystery and thriller. Victor Frankenstein driven by the mad dream of creating his own creature, experiments with alchemy and science to build a monster stitched together from

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it has become a timeless classic enjoyed and beloved by generations of children

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