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The Mad Women's Ball
The Mad Women's Ball

Gothic drama unveils women's resilience in 1885 Paris.

If you're drawn to historical novels with a gothic twist, "The Mad Women's Ball" could captivate you with its exploration of the blurred lines between sanity and society's expectations. It not only navigates the dark corridors of Salpêtrière asylum but also delves into the intensity of female bonds forged in adversity. The allure of a Parisian setting combined with the grim reality of 19th-century mental health practices makes this a gripping and poignant read.

  • Prix Renaudot des lycéens (2019)
  • Europese Literatuurprijs Nominee for Longlist (2022)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781529176773
Author: Victoria Mas
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Date of Publication: 2022-02-09
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Historical Fantasy, Historical Romance, World War II, Mythology, Magical Realism, Retellings, War
Goodreads rating: 3.78
(rated by 31771 readers)

Description

The Salpêtrière asylum, 1885. All of Paris is in thrall to Doctor Charcot and his displays of hypnotism on women who have been deemed mad or hysterical, outcasts from society. But the truth is much more complicated - for these women are often simply inconvenient, unwanted wives or strong-willed daughters. Once a year a grand ball is held at the hospital. For the Parisian elite, the Mad Women's Ball is the highlight of the social season; for the women themselves, it is a rare moment of hope. Geneviève is a senior nurse. After the childhood death of her sister, she has shunned religion and placed her faith in Doctor Charcot and his new science. But everything begins to change when she meets Eugénie, the 19-year-old daughter of a bourgeois family. Because Eugénie has a secret, and she needs Geneviève's help. Their fates will collide on the night of the Mad Women's Ball...
 

Gothic drama unveils women's resilience in 1885 Paris.

If you're drawn to historical novels with a gothic twist, "The Mad Women's Ball" could captivate you with its exploration of the blurred lines between sanity and society's expectations. It not only navigates the dark corridors of Salpêtrière asylum but also delves into the intensity of female bonds forged in adversity. The allure of a Parisian setting combined with the grim reality of 19th-century mental health practices makes this a gripping and poignant read.

  • Prix Renaudot des lycéens (2019)
  • Europese Literatuurprijs Nominee for Longlist (2022)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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