During World War II, privileged American socialite Maddie joins her husband Ellis and friend Hank on a desperate trip to Scotland to hunt the Loch Ness monster and reclaim family approval.
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During World War II, privileged American socialite Maddie joins her husband Ellis and friend Hank on a desperate trip to Scotland to hunt the Loch Ness monster and reclaim family approval.
After embarrassing themselves at the social event of the year in high society Philadelphia on New Year's Eve of 1942, Maddie and Ellis Hyde are cut off financially by Ellis's father, a former army Colonel who is already embarrassed by his son's inability to serve in WWII due to his being colorblind. To Maddie's horror, Ellis decides that the only way to regain his father's favor is to succeed in a venture his father attempted and very publicly failed at: he will hunt the famous Loch Ness monster...
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Explicit on-page sexual scenes including adultery, romance, and steamy encounters; central to character relationships.
Depictions of wartime violence like air raids, death reports, and some verbal abuse; not graphically detailed.
No profanity present.
Frequent alcohol abuse and drunkenness; themes of addiction and drug use portrayed with cautionary elements.
Brief mentions of LGBTQ+ themes or characters in passing.
No religious themes present.
Magical realism elements including Loch Ness monster hunt, ghosts, and mythical folklore; not overt occult rituals.
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Explores WWII-era social class, gender roles, cultural differences, and wartime societal impacts.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Central themes of domestic abuse, verbal cruelty, mental illness, addiction, and wartime hardships including grief and family trauma.
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