Bertha Shelley

In "Bertha Shelley," Aubrey Burnage intricately weaves a tapestry of historical fiction centered on the life of Bertha Matthews, the often-overlooked mother of Mary Shelley. Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, the narrative unfolds through a lyrical prose style that captures the emotional and intellectual currents of the Romantic era. Burnage deftly explores the tensions betwee...