Cleopatra And Frankenstein a Novel by Coco Mellors

Cleopatra and Frankenstein is a sharp, funny, and deeply affecting novel about the unexpected fallout of an impulsive marriage. When twenty-four-year-old Cleo marries Frank, a man twenty years her senior, both believe they’ve found a chance at reinvention—Cleo hopes for stability and a sense of home, while Frank craves inspiration and the spark he’s been missing. But their whirlwind decision sends ripples through the lives of everyone around them, forcing friends, lovers, and family members to confront their own desires, fears, and disappointments.

As Cleo and Frank try to build a life together in New York City, their relationship becomes a mirror reflecting issues of class, mental health, addiction, ambition, and the messy ways people hurt each other even when they’re trying their best. Coco Mellors’ debut is compulsively readable—equal parts dark humor and emotional honesty—and perfect for readers who love intimate character studies like Modern Lovers and Conversations with Friends. A vivid, modern love story with unforgettable insight.