What's the Name of That Book??? discussion

Last year someone (don't remember who or where) recommended this book to me. I thought the title was "Dear Alice", but I can't find anything. The book is inspired by Alice James, who was chronically ill for a long time, but her health problems were dismissed as "hysteria". As far as I remember, the book attempts a feminist take on her story.
I vaguely remember a darker purple/red cover with a flower/plant on it. I have no idea when the book was published (maybe during the last 30 years?), supposedly it was published in English.

Alice in Bed by Judith Hooper?

Becca wrote: "Alice in Bed by Judith Hooper?"

No, unfortunately that's not it.

Could it be The Sister by Lynne Alexander?

It sounds pretty similar (and interesting!), but no.
Thanks for the guess anyways! :)

Solved!

The book is "Du, Alice" by Simone Scharbert.
https://www.voland-quist.de/werke/du-...

Great! Glad you found your book, Johanna. Thanks for the update.

Goodreads link - du, alice. eine anrufung by Simone Scharbert