The Madwomen of Paris, A Novel

The Madwomen of Paris, A Novel
Authors
Jennifer Cody Epstein
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Date
2023-07-11
Size
2.82 MB
Lang
en
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Two women fall under the influence of a powerful doctor in Pariss notorious womens asylum in this gripping historical novel inspired by true events, from the bestselling author of Wunderland.Beautifully crafted . . . Combining elegant prose, artfully chosen historical details, and convincing characterizations, this haunting narrative showcases Epstein at her best.Publishers Weekly (starred review)When Josephine arrives at the Salptrire asylum, she is covered in blood, badly bruised, and suffering from amnesia. She is quickly diagnosed with what the Paris papers are calling the epidemic of the age: hysteria, a disease is so baffling and widespread that Doctor Jean-Martin Charcot, the asylums famous director, devotes many of his popular public lectures to the malady. Charcot often uses hypnosis to prompt his patients to reproduce their hysterical symptoms, and to his delight,...