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Her Lost Words

A Novel of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley

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 From A Vindication of the Rights of Woman to Frankenstein, a tale of two literary legends—a mother and daughter—discovering each other and finding themselves along the way, from USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Marie Thornton.

1792. As a child, Mary Wollstonecraft longed to disappear during her father’s violent rages. Instead, she transforms herself into the radical author of the landmark volume A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, in which she dares to propose that women are equal to men. From conservative England to the blood-drenched streets of revolutionary France, Mary refuses to bow to society’s conventions and instead supports herself with her pen until an illicit love affair challenges her every belief about romance and marriage. When she gives birth to a daughter and is stricken with childbed fever, Mary fears it will be her many critics who recount her life’s extraordinary odyssey…

1818. The daughter of infamous political philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft, passionate Mary Shelley learned to read by tracing the letters of her mother’s tombstone. As a young woman, she desperately misses her mother’s guidance, especially following her scandalous elopement with dashing poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. Mary struggles to balance an ever-complicated marriage with motherhood while nursing twin hopes that she might write something of her own one day and also discover the truth of her mother’s unconventional life. Mary’s journey will unlock her mother’s secrets, all while leading to her own destiny as the groundbreaking author of Frankenstein.

A riveting and inspiring novel about a firebrand feminist, her visionary daughter, and the many ways their words transformed our world. Biographical Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Women's Fiction Biography Marriage

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Her Lost Words is possibly the best book I’ve ever listened to. Narrated beautifully. I’m now going to read a vindication of the rights of women which is central to this book.

Best book I’ve ever listened to

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What a find! Totally engrossing and fascinating. As I read/listened to the story of the lives of the two Mary’s, dare I admit that several times I Googled/fact-checked - because what was happening just didn‘t seem possible. Surely not! Yet every time it was true. I not only got swept up in this fascinating book about the famous mother and daughter; I learned so much too!
Both narrators have beautiful, easy to listen to voices, and were perfectly cast in their respective roles. This is a novel not to be missed.

A brilliant book

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I really enjoyed this book! It’s cleverly told, with two separate narratives offering a rich and engaging biography that really brings these two, outstanding women to life.

The audiobook is narrated brilliantly, adding serious depth and dimension to the story. It was a joy to listen, and I’ll be looking out for more from Grace Gray and Hannah Curtis!

I’m expecting Her Lost Words by Stephanie Marie Thornton to stay with me for a while!

This one will stay with me for a while…

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A superb book, absolutely loved every thing about it, the story, the mix of historical events with a great novelist hand! She brings the story to life!The narrators spot on! Would recommend!!

Absolutely Loved it

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