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The Woman in Room Three: A Victorian Mystery and Suspense Novel
In this gripping novel set in Victorian England, an idealistic young doctor sets out to free one of his lunatic patients and unwittingly uncovers a deadly family conspiracy.
England, 1864.
On the verge of giving up a career in medicine, Felix Cowdrey takes up a position at a private lunatic asylum, hoping to make his name as an alienist and prove himself to his doubting family.
But all is not rosy at Flete House. His employers are not quite what he expected, and Felix soon discovers it's even harder to heal broken minds than it is to heal bodies.
Then a young woman returns to the madhouse's best bedroom and appeals to him for help. It's an appeal Felix cannot ignore.
Felix has a decision to make. If he helps Rachel Hebron, he will be setting foot on a path that will change his life, and the lives of others, for ever. If he doesn't help her, a sane young woman may be condemned to be locked up for ever.
England, 1864.
On the verge of giving up a career in medicine, Felix Cowdrey takes up a position at a private lunatic asylum, hoping to make his name as an alienist and prove himself to his doubting family.
But all is not rosy at Flete House. His employers are not quite what he expected, and Felix soon discovers it's even harder to heal broken minds than it is to heal bodies.
Then a young woman returns to the madhouse's best bedroom and appeals to him for help. It's an appeal Felix cannot ignore.
Felix has a decision to make. If he helps Rachel Hebron, he will be setting foot on a path that will change his life, and the lives of others, for ever. If he doesn't help her, a sane young woman may be condemned to be locked up for ever.
368 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 12, 2021
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Laura Dowers
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August 19, 2023
3.5
A bit far-fetched + the protagonist, Felix, is very flawed. Childish and annoying, even though his intentions are good.
A bit far-fetched + the protagonist, Felix, is very flawed. Childish and annoying, even though his intentions are good.
July 9, 2022
It was alright. It follows a fairly familiar format and the twist is incredibly predictable. The writing style is pleasant and easy going.
A silly, petty point, he calls his father Dad and he just wouldn’t do that in the time period the book is set in.
Easy read without any surprises
A silly, petty point, he calls his father Dad and he just wouldn’t do that in the time period the book is set in.
Easy read without any surprises
November 22, 2021
Interesting
The premise of this book caught my attention. It is a fascinating tale, especially from the historical point of view.
The premise of this book caught my attention. It is a fascinating tale, especially from the historical point of view.
July 4, 2025
Felix Cowdrey
The saying, "The road to hell was paved with good intentions," perfectly describes Felix and his actions in this book.
He wanted to do well and help others, which is commendable, but in his case nothing good came of it.
I think I was more engrossed when he was at the surgical hospital. The details of what went on there was gruesome, but I was enthralled. So, by the time he got to the asylum it was just meh.
I was expecting things to fell more gothic-y. But there wasn't anything keeping me on the edge of my seat.
Still, I enjoyed it overall and once all the truths were revealed I was satisfied. .
There were a few red herrings, some predictable moments, but a few surprises.
The saying, "The road to hell was paved with good intentions," perfectly describes Felix and his actions in this book.
He wanted to do well and help others, which is commendable, but in his case nothing good came of it.
I think I was more engrossed when he was at the surgical hospital. The details of what went on there was gruesome, but I was enthralled. So, by the time he got to the asylum it was just meh.
I was expecting things to fell more gothic-y. But there wasn't anything keeping me on the edge of my seat.
Still, I enjoyed it overall and once all the truths were revealed I was satisfied. .
There were a few red herrings, some predictable moments, but a few surprises.
January 15, 2022
Entertaining light reading
This story rattled along nicely. A son of a wealthy law firm family decides to be a doctor but seems to struggle with the practicalities, and then gets caught up with the incarceration of a woman in a private lunatic asylum. His attempts to prove she is sane leads to unexpected consequences.
This story rattled along nicely. A son of a wealthy law firm family decides to be a doctor but seems to struggle with the practicalities, and then gets caught up with the incarceration of a woman in a private lunatic asylum. His attempts to prove she is sane leads to unexpected consequences.
April 30, 2024
Very predictable. Silly, historically inaccurate things. Annoying characters. Still, an OK read and some interesting parts which saved it for me.
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