New Bodies for Old

Dive into Maurice Renards wonderfully eccentric tale of mad science that draws inspiration from H. G. Wells The Island of Dr. Moreau, yet boldly ventures into its own surreal territory. When young Nicholas visits his enigmatic scientist uncle, Dr. Lerne, at a secluded French chateau, he cant shake the feeling that something is amiss. With strange noises echoing through the night and mysterious Germans working in a clandestine laboratory, Nicholas curiosity is piqued. As he grapples with his feelings for the beautiful Emma, who is also staying at the chateau, he soon finds himself embroiled in a web of peril that far exceeds his wildest imagination. - Summary by Ben Tucker