My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix

Gabriel Utterson returns to London in 1885, seeking to start over after a scandal. He meets Hyde, a mysterious young man with a connection to Henry Jekyll. As Gabriel investigates Henry's apathy, he uncovers a darker mystery involving monsters in the fog.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 10 April 2023
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends

London, 1885. Gabriel Utterson, a seventeen-year-old law clerk, has returned to London for the first time since his life and that of his dearest friend, Henry Jekyll, was derailed by a scandal that led to their expulsion from the London Medical School. Gabriel has a chance to start again, but he doesn't want to move on without Henry. Then, Gabriel meets Hyde, a strange young man with white hair and magnetic charisma. Gabriel can't help but grow jealous at Hyde's apparent closeness with Henry, especially as Henry continues to act like Gabriel means nothing to him. But the secret behind Henry's apathy is only the first part of a deeper mystery that has begun to coalesce. Monsters of all kinds prowl within the London fog—and not all of them are out for blood.

Gabriel and Henry are two young men who have been friends since childhood. They grew up in the same neighborhood and attended the same school. However, their paths took different turns when they graduated from college. Henry went on to study medicine, while Gabriel decided to pursue a career in law.

Despite their differences, Gabriel and Henry remained close friends. They would often spend time together, discussing their dreams and aspirations for the future. However, their friendship was tested when Henry began to develop a strange habit. He would often disappear for days at a time, without any explanation.

At first, Gabriel was worried about his friend. He tried to contact him, but Henry would never return his calls or messages. Gabriel began to suspect that Henry was involved in some kind of illegal activity. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was not right.

One day, Gabriel received a call from Henry's mother. She was frantic and hysterical. She told Gabriel that Henry had gone missing and that the police were searching for him. Gabriel was shocked and saddened by the news. He knew that Henry was not the type of person to run away from home.

Gabriel decided to investigate Henry's disappearance on his own. He began by searching through Henry's belongings, looking for any clues that could lead him to his friend. He found a small notebook that Henry had been keeping. In it, he wrote about a strange experiment that Henry had been working on.

According to the notebook, Henry had been experimenting with a drug that could transform him into a different person. He had been working on it for years, and he was close to perfecting it. However, there was a risk involved. If the drug was not used properly, it could have dangerous side effects.

Gabriel was horrified by what he read. He knew that Henry was not the type of person to take such risks. He decided to confront Henry about his experiments. He went to his friend's house, but Henry was not there. Gabriel searched for him for days, but he could not find him.

Finally, Gabriel received a call from a friend of Henry's. He told Gabriel that Henry had been found in a remote part of the country, living in a small cabin. Gabriel was relieved to hear that his friend was alive, but he was also worried about him.

When Gabriel arrived at the cabin, he found Henry in a terrible state. He was weak and frail, and he looked like he had not eaten in weeks. Gabriel tried to talk to Henry, but he was too weak to respond. Gabriel decided to take Henry to the hospital, where he could receive the medical attention he needed.

At the hospital, Henry's condition worsened. He was diagnosed with a rare and deadly disease that had been caused by his experiments with the drug. Gabriel was devastated by the news. He knew that his friend was going to die, and he felt helpless to do anything about it.

In the end, Henry passed away. Gabriel was heartbroken. He had lost his best friend, and he felt like a part of himself had been taken away. He knew that he had to do something to honor Henry's memory.

Gabriel decided to write a book about his friend's life and experiments. He wanted to share his story with the world, and he wanted to warn others about the dangers of scientific experimentation. Gabriel spent years researching and writing the book, and he finally published it in 1886.

The book was a huge success, and it helped to raise awareness about the dangers of scientific experimentation. Gabriel became a hero in the eyes of many people, and he was hailed as a champion of science and reason.

However, Gabriel's success came at a cost. He had lost his friend, and he knew that he would never be able to replace him. He had learned a valuable lesson about the dangers of scientific experimentation, and he knew that he would never forget it.

In the end, Gabriel's story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of scientific experimentation. It is a story about friendship, loss, and the power of science. It is a story that will continue to inspire and educate people for generations to come.

Weight: 348g
Dimension: 145 x 217 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250833563