The New York Times bestselling team behind My Lady Jane is back with a sparkling, wildly inventive adventure that reimagines two of history's most brilliant young women — and the electrifying friendship that could change the world!

My Imaginary Mary is an electric, poetic, and (almost) historical tale following a young Mary Shelley — daughter of the legendary Mary Wollstonecraft — who dreams of creating something truly extraordinary to match her brilliant parentage, all while keeping her romance with Percy Shelley a closely guarded secret. Enter Ada Lovelace, daughter of Lord Byron, whose passion for mechanical engineering leads her to build Pan — Practical Automaton Number One — a machine with world-changing potential, if only she can get him to actually work. When fate brings these two masterminds together and they discover they are fae, their combined genius (and magic) sets off an adventure neither could have imagined alone. Perfect for fans of YA fantasy, romance, and a healthy dose of feminist history.

History, Reimagined: Weaves the real lives of Mary Shelley and Ada Lovelace into a wildly fun, magical narrative that will have readers rushing to learn more about these genuine trailblazers.
Friendship and Feminism at Its Core: A celebration of girls reclaiming their ideas, their voices, and their stories in a world all too eager to credit the men around them.
Witty, Warm, and Wonderfully Readable: The signature humour and charm of the Lady Janies makes this a joy to devour — clever, romantic, and laugh-out-loud funny in equal measure.
Perfect for Fans and Gift-Givers: An ideal pick for teens who loved My Lady Jane, as well as anyone who enjoys historical fantasy with heart, humour, and a touch of the uncanny.

About the Authors

Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows are the New York Times bestselling trio known as the Lady Janies, celebrated for their irreverent, witty, and warmly feminist retellings of history and classic tales. Together they are the authors of the beloved My Lady Jane series, and they continue to delight readers with their signature blend of romance, adventure, and laugh-out-loud humour.

Product Details

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 11 July 2023
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780062930088
Reading age: Young Adult