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This Dark Endeavour by Kenneth Oppel (view source)

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|summary=Superb prequel of Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein, this is a fantastic read for everyone, not just fans of Gothic horror. Highly recommended.
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"Victor and Konrad Frankenstein are twins, born just two minutes apart. They look alike but their personalities couldn't be more different. Konrad is calm, assured and capable. People like him. Victor is intense and arrogant with a burning ambition. He rubs people up the wrong way more often than not. The twins live with their beautiful, sometimes wayward, cousin Elizabeth and the three are educated alongside great friend and wordsmith Henry. It's a charmed life in the Frankenstein chateau in the Genevese republic.
But then Konrad falls ill with a mysterious fever. The doctors are at a loss. Unless Victor, Elizabeth and Henry can find a way to recreate the forbidden Elixir of Life, it seems as though Konrad will die...
I truly can't recommend ''This Dark Endeavour'' highly enough. It's a sophisticated novel with a classic feel, it has real drama and tragedy and and a morally ambiguous but charismatic character. And the writing is top notch. This book doesn't just appeal to fans of Gothic fiction - it's for anyone who likes a classy read. Don't miss it.
[[The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern]] moves from town to town; appearing with no warning, no announcements. Fans of creepiness will love it. Those who like accurate historical fiction in the classical style will love [[The Highwayman's Curse by Nicola Morgan]]."
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