Remarkable Creatures

When she was just a baby, Mary Anning was struck by lightning, gifting her with the ability to spot fossils no one else can see. Years later, she uncovers a unique fossilized skeleton that could change the scientific community -and theworld- forever. However, in work dominated by men, Mary is shut out of the academic community and left to pursue her passion in poverty and isolation. Then, Mary finds a surprising champion in Elizabeth Philpot, a middle-class spinsterand fellow fossil enthusiast. Together, they build a friendship, setting aside their differences and jealosies, that allows both women to make their mark. "Remarkable Creatures" is a moving novel from bestselling author Tracy Chevalier.