Description
Immerse yourself in the evocative world of **The Mad Women's Ball**, a breathtaking historical novel set in Paris in 1885. This gripping tale, perfect for fans of *The Doll Factory* and *The Familiars*, explores themes of **madness** and **sanity**, intertwining the lives of two remarkable women within the confines of the infamous Salpetriere hospital. Genevičve, a senior nurse, finds her beliefs challenged as she encounters Eugenie, a courageous young woman with a profound secret. Their unbreakable bond offers each a flicker of hope amid societal scrutiny and injustice. As you traverse the dark yet sumptuous narrative penned by a talented debut author, discover how the annual Mad Women’s Ball serves as a pivotal moment for both the Parisian elite and the women locked away in the asylum, highlighting courage, **sisterhood**, and the quest for liberation. With fans eagerly awaiting the upcoming Amazon Prime film adaptation featuring **Melanie Laurent**, this book is a timeless reminder of the strength women possess against overwhelming odds. Grab your **B-format paperback** edition of *The Mad Women’s Ball*, a 256-page exploration of grief, trauma, and the unsung stories of women in history, from the renowned publisher RANDOM HOUSE UK.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529176773
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 256
Description:
For fans of The Doll Factory and The Familiars, a gemlike novel set in a Parisian asylum in 1885 about two women - one deemed mad, the other sane - who find their salvation at The Mad Women's Ball
Soon to be released as an Amazon Prime film starring Melanie Laurent.
'A darkly sumptuous tale of wicked spectacle, wild injustice and the insuppressible strength of women' EMMA STONEX, author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS
'In this darkly delightful Gothic treasure, Mas explores grief, trauma and sisterhood behind the walls of Paris' infamous Salpetriere hospital' PAULA HAWKINS, author of A SLOW FIRE BURNING
'A beautifully written debut...I have absolutely no doubt it will be one of my favourite novels of 2021.' AJ PEARCE, author of DEAR MRS BIRD
The Salpatri re 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.
Genevi ve 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 Eugenie, the 19-year-old daughter of a bourgeois family. Because Eugenie has a secret, and she needs Genevi ve's help. Their fates will coll
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529176773
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 256
Description:
For fans of The Doll Factory and The Familiars, a gemlike novel set in a Parisian asylum in 1885 about two women - one deemed mad, the other sane - who find their salvation at The Mad Women's Ball
Soon to be released as an Amazon Prime film starring Melanie Laurent.
'A darkly sumptuous tale of wicked spectacle, wild injustice and the insuppressible strength of women' EMMA STONEX, author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS
'In this darkly delightful Gothic treasure, Mas explores grief, trauma and sisterhood behind the walls of Paris' infamous Salpetriere hospital' PAULA HAWKINS, author of A SLOW FIRE BURNING
'A beautifully written debut...I have absolutely no doubt it will be one of my favourite novels of 2021.' AJ PEARCE, author of DEAR MRS BIRD
The Salpatri re 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.
Genevi ve 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 Eugenie, the 19-year-old daughter of a bourgeois family. Because Eugenie has a secret, and she needs Genevi ve's help. Their fates will coll