The Mad Women's Ball
The Mad Women's Ball
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 1880s
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Mad Women's Ball by Victoria Mas is a historical novel set in 19th-century Paris. It centers on the lives of women confined at the Salpêtrière Asylum. As they prepare for the annual Mad Women’s Ball, a young woman with a secret and a nurse struggle with societal norms, highlighting themes of empowerment and defiance.
Mysterious
Dark
Melancholic
Emotional
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Mad Women's Ball by Victoria Mas is lauded for its haunting atmosphere and powerful themes, immersing readers in a captivating historical narrative. The prose is praised for its elegance and emotional depth. However, some critiques mention a lack of character development. Overall, the novel offers a compelling and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read The Mad Women's Ball?
Readers who revel in historical fiction with feminist themes will enjoy The Mad Women's Ball by Victoria Mas. Fans of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern or The Paris Wife by Paula McLain, drawn to atmospheric storytelling and strong female characters overcoming societal constraints, will find it compelling.
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Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 1880s
2021
Adult
18+ years
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