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Book Synopsis
Perfect for fans of The Familiars and The Glass House, this is the intoxicating story of one woman's fight for freedom in Victorian England.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Outstanding gothic psychological thriller!'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fantastic character and fantastic story. Buy this book'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautifully written and incredibly addictive'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I can’t stop thinking about it'
___________

WHO IS MAUD LOVELL AND WHERE HAS SHE COME FROM?

Maud has been at Angelton Lunatic Asylum for 5 years.

She has no memory of her past or how she came to be here.

They say she is violent and unstable, hysterical and untrustworthy.

But when she's hypnotised, the memories come flooding back. And now it's time for revenge.

Welcome to Angelton Lunatic Asylum. Once you're in, it's murder getting out . . .
___________

PRAISE FOR THE ASYLUM:

'Haunting and mesmerising' – Essie Fox, author of The Last Days of Leda Grey

'Vivid, disturbing and visceral, The Asylum is this year's must-read!' – Ruby Speechley, author of A Mother Like You

'This twisty rollercoaster story made me desperate for Maud's salvation and yearn for her revenge. Utterly compelling' – Kerry Fisher, author of The Woman I Was Before

'Evocative, menacing and darkly sinister. A brilliantly executed gothic thriller that will leave you breathless' – Jane Isaac, international bestselling crime fiction author

'A historic novel that seethes with claustrophobia, trauma and thoughts of revenge. What a sophisticated and gripping tale' – Fiona Mitchell, author of The Swap



Trade Review
'Haunting and mesmerising' -- Essie Fox, author of The Last Days of Leda Grey
'Vivid, disturbing and visceral, The Asylum is this year's must-read!' -- Ruby Speechley, author of A Mother Like You
'This twisty rollercoaster story made me desperate for Maud's salvation and yearn for her revenge. Utterly compelling' -- Kerry Fisher, author of The Woman I Was Before
'Evocative, menacing and darkly sinister. A brilliantly executed gothic thriller that will leave you breathless' -- Jane Isaac, international bestselling crime fiction author
'A historic novel that seethes with claustrophobia, trauma and thoughts of revenge. What a sophisticated and gripping tale' -- Fiona Mitchell, author of The Swap

The Asylum: The beautiful and haunting gothic

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    A Paperback / softback by Karen Coles

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      Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/04/2021
      ISBN13: 9781787395152, 978-1787395152
      ISBN10: 1787395154

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Perfect for fans of The Familiars and The Glass House, this is the intoxicating story of one woman's fight for freedom in Victorian England.

      ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Outstanding gothic psychological thriller!'
      ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fantastic character and fantastic story. Buy this book'
      ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautifully written and incredibly addictive'
      ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I can’t stop thinking about it'
      ___________

      WHO IS MAUD LOVELL AND WHERE HAS SHE COME FROM?

      Maud has been at Angelton Lunatic Asylum for 5 years.

      She has no memory of her past or how she came to be here.

      They say she is violent and unstable, hysterical and untrustworthy.

      But when she's hypnotised, the memories come flooding back. And now it's time for revenge.

      Welcome to Angelton Lunatic Asylum. Once you're in, it's murder getting out . . .
      ___________

      PRAISE FOR THE ASYLUM:

      'Haunting and mesmerising' – Essie Fox, author of The Last Days of Leda Grey

      'Vivid, disturbing and visceral, The Asylum is this year's must-read!' – Ruby Speechley, author of A Mother Like You

      'This twisty rollercoaster story made me desperate for Maud's salvation and yearn for her revenge. Utterly compelling' – Kerry Fisher, author of The Woman I Was Before

      'Evocative, menacing and darkly sinister. A brilliantly executed gothic thriller that will leave you breathless' – Jane Isaac, international bestselling crime fiction author

      'A historic novel that seethes with claustrophobia, trauma and thoughts of revenge. What a sophisticated and gripping tale' – Fiona Mitchell, author of The Swap



      Trade Review
      'Haunting and mesmerising' -- Essie Fox, author of The Last Days of Leda Grey
      'Vivid, disturbing and visceral, The Asylum is this year's must-read!' -- Ruby Speechley, author of A Mother Like You
      'This twisty rollercoaster story made me desperate for Maud's salvation and yearn for her revenge. Utterly compelling' -- Kerry Fisher, author of The Woman I Was Before
      'Evocative, menacing and darkly sinister. A brilliantly executed gothic thriller that will leave you breathless' -- Jane Isaac, international bestselling crime fiction author
      'A historic novel that seethes with claustrophobia, trauma and thoughts of revenge. What a sophisticated and gripping tale' -- Fiona Mitchell, author of The Swap

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