Book description
Two women fall under the influence of a powerful doctor in Parisâs notorious womenâs asylum in this gripping historical novel inspired by true events, from the bestselling author of Wunderland.
âBeautifully crafted . . . Combining elegant prose, artfully chosen historical details, and convincing characterizations, this haunting narrative showcases EpsteinâŠ
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The Madwomen of Paris tells the story of SalpĂȘtriĂšre, a hospital in Paris. For a time, it was an insane asylum for women. The book tells the story of Laure, a girl who was hospitalized after the death of her parents, and after her stay for âhysteria,â became a ward attendant. Soon, she meets Josephine, who becomes a famous âhysteric.â Dr. Charcot performs hypnosis on his patientsâall womenâon a stage for the pursuit of medical knowledge. But it is open to the public, and their names and photos are printed in the newspaper.
I loved this book because it showsâŠ
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