Cleopatra and Frankenstein

Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors is a debut novel that delves into the spontaneous decisions and imperfect relationships that shape our lives. The story follows Cleo, a young painter, and Frank, an older advertising executive, who rush headlong into a whirlwind romance after a chance meeting outside a New Year’s Eve party. Their brief marriage dramatically reshapes their lives and the lives of those around them, including Cleo’s best friend, who struggles with his gender identity, and Frank’s financially dependent sister, who turns to sugar daddy dates after being cut off.