Victor and Konrad Frankenstein have always shared everything: their games, their studies, and their curiosity about the mysteries of the world. But when Konrad falls deathly ill, Victor’s devotion turns to obsession. Deep within the family’s forbidden Dark Library, he discovers an ancient text that speaks of the Elixir of Life.
With their cousin Elizabeth and friend Henry, Victor begins a perilous search for its ingredients. Each step tests his courage, loyalty, and the fragile line between love and ambition. In saving his brother, Victor risks becoming something else entirely.
From award-winning author Kenneth Oppel, This Dark Endeavor is a gripping gothic adventure that reimagines the origin of Frankenstein through a story of alchemy, desire, and impossible devotion.
