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Louisa Treger

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Born in London, Louisa Treger began her career as a classical violinist. She studied at the Royal College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music, and worked as a freelance orchestral player and teacher.

Louisa subsequently turned to literature, gaining a First Class degree and a PhD in English at University College London, where she focused on early twentieth century women’s writing.

Married with three children, she lives in London.

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Louisa Treger My most recent book is a biographical novel about the writer, Dorothy Richardson. I discovered her completely by accident, through a review Virginia W…moreMy most recent book is a biographical novel about the writer, Dorothy Richardson. I discovered her completely by accident, through a review Virginia Woolf wrote about one of Dorothy’s books. This was the beginning of a lifelong fascination with Dorothy. The more I learnt about her, the more I became convinced that her remarkable story needed to be unearthed and retold. Many years and a PhD thesis later, The Lodger was born.(less)

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Before I started Madwoman, I read a bit about Nellie Bly. Biographies written for Nellie Bly all say that her father died when she was only 6 year old. Your novel sets his death when Pink was 14 to suggest, I assume, that her father (a man) was the one who inspired her to be inquisitive and independent. Why was your choice to credit a man for her spark and desire to be heard?

Louisa Treger Hi Catherine, sometimes I change facts to fit the narrative for the fictional retelling. It is fiction after all, and there's a note to the reader at …moreHi Catherine, sometimes I change facts to fit the narrative for the fictional retelling. It is fiction after all, and there's a note to the reader at the front of the book explaining that I have done this, especially with the chronologies.

Nellie father isn't any man - he is her father. She wasn't seeking the approval of a man for inspiration. She was looking up to a parent. Also, her mother didn't encourage her to do these worldly things. But her mother inspired her to be a storyteller so the reader can be told that Nellie's passion to write was inspired by both her parents.
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Average rating: 3.81 · 2,455 ratings · 517 reviews · 7 distinct works • Similar authors

	Madwoman 3.96 avg rating — 1,232 ratings — published 2022 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Lodger 3.32 avg rating — 498 ratings — published 2014 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dragon Lady 3.86 avg rating — 368 ratings — published 2019 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Paris Muse 3.90 avg rating — 321 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Fatal Love 4.31 avg rating — 32 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trance by Appointment by G.E. Trevelyan, Rebecca Bowler (Foreword), Louisa Treger (Goodreads Author) (Introduction) 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 1939 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dragon Lady by Sean Gilbert, Louisa Treger (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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This is my favourite photograph of H.G. Wells, who appears as a character in my novel.
He was a serial womaniser, and his wife, Amy Catherine – or Jane as he renamed her - accepted his infidelities, though doubtless they caused her a great deal of pain. At the same time, he was devoted to Jane, and couldn’t do without her.
In his love affairs, he looked not merely for sensual gratification, but Read more of this blog post »

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Moving seamlessly between two different timelines, this is a moving, gripping story about banned books, censorship and the treatment of women through the ages. It’s strikingly relevant today and weeks on, I can’t stop thinking about it.
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Despite facing the overwhelming dual challenge of cancer and a global pandemic, Gail’s approach to life is an inspiration. Rather than letting hardship define her, she turned it into an opportunity for growth, self-discovery, and stronger connections ...more
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