Outcasts: A Novel of Mary Shelley

By Sarah Stegall

A tale of love, loss, and literary creation set against the backdrop of the Romantic era.

In the summer of 1816, a young Mary Shelley finds herself amidst a whirlwind of intellectual and emotional turmoil. As she grapples with societal expectations, forbidden love, and the haunting specter of her mother's legacy, Mary seeks solace in the company of her lover, Percy Shelley, and the enigmatic Lord Byron. Amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Lake Geneva, a challenge is set forth: to craft a ghost story that will forever alter the course of literature.

Outcasts delves into the complex relationships and personal demons that fueled Mary Shelley's masterpiece, Frankenstein. As she confronts betrayal, scandal, and the looming shadow of her own mortality, Mary discovers the power of imagination to transcend the boundaries of life and death. For readers of historical fiction, literary biography, and anyone captivated by the origins of a timeless tale.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1609405161
• ISBN13: 9781609405168
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Wings Press (TX)
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"