You have just received The Shelley Volumes, a collection of hollowed-out books left by Mary Shelley (author of Frankenstein) to her son, Florence. In the first volume, you find a message from Mary:

Contained within these volumes is a secret many great men have devoted their entire lives to unearthing, and always in vain. It is a secret I would have taken with me to the grave, except that it is, in more ways than one, our familys legacy, and thus rightfully belongs with you

Beneath Marys letter youll discover a treasure trove of gorgeous hand-written documents, 2D and 3D jigsaw puzzles, mysterious objects and artifacts, and devious challenges. Prove your worth by studying the documents, constructing the jigsaws, and solving the puzzles and youll be treated to a heartbreaking story that culminates in a shocking reimagining of the truth behind Mary Shelleys famous novel.

Volume 1 concerns Marys teenage years. We learn about her education by her iconoclastic father and complete three assignments on the subjects she most loved as a studentpoetry, music, and astronomyeach of which is presented in the form of a puzzle. Simultaneously, Mary embarks on a love affair with the dashing (but married) poet Percy Shelley. The course of their courtship is laid out over 15 love letterscomplete with original poetry, gorgeous drawings, and some heavy flirtingbut be warned, in Mother of Frankenstein, there are always secrets hidden in the spaces between the words, for those who know how to look