Cleopatra and Frankenstein

Description

Title: Cleopatra and Frankenstein
Author: Coco Mellors
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780008608514

Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors is a captivating contemporary novel about love, relationships, and the complicated realities of adulthood. Set in vibrant New York City, the story explores how two very different people navigate marriage, ambition, and personal struggles.

The novel follows Cleo, a young British artist who arrives in New York on a student visa, searching for inspiration and a new beginning. When she meets Frank, a successful older businessman, their connection is immediate and intense.

Within months, they impulsively decide to get married. At first, their relationship appears glamorous and exciting, but beneath the surface both Cleo and Frank are dealing with personal challenges, emotional struggles, and expectations that begin to strain their relationship.

As the story unfolds, the novel also explores the lives of the people around them—friends, family members, and lovers—revealing how their choices ripple through an interconnected circle of relationships.

With sharp writing, emotional depth, and memorable characters, Cleopatra and Frankenstein is a thoughtful and modern story about love, identity, ambition, and the complexities of human connection.

Perfect for readers who enjoy literary fiction, contemporary relationship stories, and character-driven novels.