Janice O. (shyllei) reviewed Death and the Maidens: Fanny Wollstonecraft and the Shelley Circle on + 42 more book reviews
This book is an interesting story that delves into the story of Fanny Wollstonecraft, the older sister to Mary Shelly, the author of Frankenstein. We all know that Mary, Percy Bysshe Shelly, Claire (Fanny and Mary's younger sister) and Byron went to Switzerland, and while there wrote their best works. This book tells what led to going to Switzerland and what occurred after.
The book is easy to follow and chapters are short, and to the point. I enjoyed the history and what life was like during this time period. Their story is interesting and sad. The author prepares the reader by telling us what happens at the end, and then precedes to delve into the details leading up to the end.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys details, the detailed life of real people, and mysteries.
The book is easy to follow and chapters are short, and to the point. I enjoyed the history and what life was like during this time period. Their story is interesting and sad. The author prepares the reader by telling us what happens at the end, and then precedes to delve into the details leading up to the end.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys details, the detailed life of real people, and mysteries.
