The Madwoman Upstairs by Catherine Lowell
'A funny, smart read with a kick-ass heroine' Sun on Sunday. A witty, light-hearted comedy about love and fiction, and the all-important difference between the two.
A funny, smart read with a kick-ass heroine * Sun on Sunday *
A perfectly paced and plotted literary mystery with a wonderful heroine at its heart -- Anna James, Literary Editor * Elle magazine *
An absolutely brilliant, fun debut * Open Book, BBC Radio 4 *
My pick is this fast-paced, very funny mystery about the (fictional) last-remaining descendant of the Brontes trying to unravel clues that will reveal long hidden secrets about the famous sisters * Elle Magazine, Best New Books for 2016 *
It's a super premise, stylishly written and the bits about the sisters are great * Mail on Sunday *
Filled with gothic twists and leading [the protagonist] - and the reader - down pathways strewn with Brontë arcana * New York Times Book Review *
Blending a detective story with a Jane/Mr Rochester-style romance, it has something for everyone * Stylist *
If you liked the page-turning historical mystery of The Discovery of Witches trilogy, are just a little bit obsessed by the Brontës and have a small crush on Mr Rochester, this entertaining literary romp has got your name all over it * The Pool *
A witty story that brilliantly weaves together history with the present day * Red Magazine *
An enjoyable academic romp that successfully combines romance and intrigue, one that benefits from never taking itself too seriously * Publisher's Weekly *
A perfectly paced and plotted literary mystery with a wonderful heroine at its heart -- Anna James, Literary Editor * Elle magazine *
An absolutely brilliant, fun debut * Open Book, BBC Radio 4 *
My pick is this fast-paced, very funny mystery about the (fictional) last-remaining descendant of the Brontes trying to unravel clues that will reveal long hidden secrets about the famous sisters * Elle Magazine, Best New Books for 2016 *
It's a super premise, stylishly written and the bits about the sisters are great * Mail on Sunday *
Filled with gothic twists and leading [the protagonist] - and the reader - down pathways strewn with Brontë arcana * New York Times Book Review *
Blending a detective story with a Jane/Mr Rochester-style romance, it has something for everyone * Stylist *
If you liked the page-turning historical mystery of The Discovery of Witches trilogy, are just a little bit obsessed by the Brontës and have a small crush on Mr Rochester, this entertaining literary romp has got your name all over it * The Pool *
A witty story that brilliantly weaves together history with the present day * Red Magazine *
An enjoyable academic romp that successfully combines romance and intrigue, one that benefits from never taking itself too seriously * Publisher's Weekly *
Catherine Lowell received her BA in Creative Writing from Stanford University and currently lives in New York City.The Madwoman Upstairs is her first novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781784297701 |
| ISBN 10 | 1784297704 |
| Title | The Madwoman Upstairs |
| Author | Catherine Lowell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quercus Publishing |
| Year published | 2017-04-20 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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