Love and Fury

Mary Wollstonecraft fought for justice. equality and the chance to live life to its fullest.

This is an imagining of Mary Wollstonecraft's life; the mother of Mary Shelley, and arguably the world's first feminist.
The book starts in August, 1797, when Mary's labour begins on a fine summer's day. Her first birth had been quick and easy. She expected her second to be even more straightforward. However, after her baby girl, her second daughter, is delivered, both mother and child fight for survival.
The story proceeds as Mary weaves the tale of her life to bind her frail daughter close and to give herself a reason to fight, even as her own strength wanes.
The life she describes is exceptional. A life lived against the conventions and restrictions of her time, as she demanded equality for herself and all women.

This is a captivating insight into the life of Mary Wollstonecraft.
It is fascinating, heart-breaking, lyrical and poignant.

This is a wonderful book, that should not be missed.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.