This is the story of the apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein, the doctor who creates the monster in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The book is a prequel to Shelley's classic, and tells the story of Victor's childhood in the palatial Frankenstein chateau. He spends his days fencing and horseback riding and exploring the hidden passageways and rooms of the castle. The only room he's never entered is the Dark Library, which houses ancient tomes written in strange languages and filled with forbidden knowledge. Victor has promised never to enter the library, but when his brother becomes deathly ill, Victor goes inside looking for the Elixir of LIfe. This novel is enchanting, fast-paced and filled with engaging characters. And we're not the only ones who loved it--the producers of the Twilight movies are already developing a film based on the novel!
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