![]() Through their story, Mellors explores the ups and downs of relationships, not just those of the title characters but the relationships of those around them, and the way in which the lives of those who live in Cleo and Frank’s orbit become entangled. But of course, as with any relationship there are challenges to be faced, and the journey ahead for Cleo and Frank is not always a straight forward one as they navigate married life together and learn more about each other and the ways in which they are different. There is a significant age gap between the pair, with Frank being in his early-mid forties whilst Cleo is in her mid-twenties, but the pair immediately form a connection, and despite their differing ages and backgrounds this is a connection that proves powerful enough to change the course of their lives as they soon become married. Their story begins on New Year’s Eve in New York City, in which a chance meeting between two strangers sparks the beginning of an unconventional romance. ![]() As someone who is a fan of books which delve right to the heart of relationships in all their complexity, I was keen to discover more about Cleo and Frank, and the way in which their relationship changes through the years. Today is publication day for Cleopatra and Frankenstein, the debut novel by Coco Mellors. ![]()
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