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Has She Lost Her Mind … Or Have They?
1907: While exploring the remote possibility of contacting her dead husband through a spirit medium, a young widow is pronounced insane and committed to an asylum against her will. As she struggles to escape the nightmare she’s been thrust into, she is stripped of everything she holds dear, including her identity and her reason to live. The fight to reclaim what is rightfully hers will test every aspect of her being, up to and including her sanity. Is she up to the challenge, or has her grip on reality already slipped away?
Book Six of The Golden City series, The Madness of Mrs. Whittaker explores two intriguing forces of early twentieth century America: the religious movement called Spiritualism and treatment of the mentally ill. Other titles in the series include The Art of Love, The Depth of Beauty, The Promise, The Price of Compassion, and Josephine’s Daughter.
All titles in this series are stand-alone reads or can be read as part of a series (check out my Book Bundles).
Editorial Reviews:
Michaels is an able and articulate storyteller who skillfully weaves some bright spots into the tale, including a potential romance for the protagonist. The characters of Cordelia Hammersmith and Dove Rebane, who pursue their best friend, Mae, when she goes missing, provide welcome relief from wretchedness of the institution and the evil machinations at Glen Ellen. Mae also becomes an inspiration for other oppressed inmates as she plans her escape. An evocative period piece with compelling drama and a satisfying final twist.” – Kirkus Reviews
“I simply could not put it down. I fell in love with the characters, I shed tears with them and laughed with them. There is a mystery afoot, with Mae’s friends trying to find her, and to figure out why she is where she is, as well as Mae’s struggles with trying to escape and not knowing who she can and cannot trust. This book has been written with such finesse that it pulls you in and places you in the world that has been created. This is the kind of book that I would happily sit down and read again, for its brilliance is not something you want to experience just once.” – Candlelight Reading
“An absolutely captivating early 20th century historical fiction novel set in California, The Madness of Mrs. Whittaker had me hooked from the first page. I felt every emotion of Mae’s struggles, and Mrs. Michaels is certainly a talented author, tying the story into the historical context of the time … This is certainly well-worth the read for any historical fiction fan and I will be checking out the rest of the series!” – Author Heather Osborne
“I love reading books that have strong female characters, especially so when they fight against injustice, however they may do so. The Madness of Mrs. Whittaker has such a character in Mae Whittaker, who fights for justice for the poor women being ill-treated in asylums…Mae’s story is one that brought me to tears … I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel, and I will certainly be doing so again.” – A Thousand Suns
“I read the blurb of this book before I saw the cover, and I thought it sounded interesting. Then I saw the cover and knew that I just had to read it. I sat down with a cup of tea and got stuck in, not knowing just how gripped I was going to be … the author has done a marvelous job of highlighting just how mental health was poorly understood and how easy it was to manipulate and force innocent people into an institution that promises to help them recover but instead made them ten times worse. It was a very sobering read… this book lives up to the blurb and the cover, and I was utterly enthralled as I read it.” – The Whispering Bookworm
“This book is rich in detail and, despite the dark tones there is also a hint of romance, a dash of mystery, and an intense break-out to plan … I really enjoyed reading this book and it gripped me from beginning to end. I found it incredibly difficult to put this book down, because I just had to know what the outcome would be for Mae.” – I Got Lost in a Book
What Readers are Saying:
“The characterization, plotline, and sensitive subject matter make this novel women’s historical fiction at its finest. Although presented as the sixth book in A.B. Michael’s Golden City series (the Golden City is San Francisco, the year, 1907), it absolutely stands alone. Highly recommended.” – Lucy (Amazon Review)
“I love reading books that have strong female characters, especially so when they fight against injustice, however they may do so. The Madness of Mrs. Whittaker has such a character, in Mae Whittaker, who fights for justice for the poor women being ill-treated in asylums.” – H. Blackthorne (Goodreads Review)
“An absolutely captivating early 20th century historical fiction novel set in California, The Madness of Mrs. Whittaker had me hooked from the first page. I felt every emotion of Mae’s struggles, and Mrs. Michaels is certainly a talented author, tying the story into the historical context of the time.” – H. Osborne (Goodreads Review)
“Fans of Kristin Hannah’s The Great Alone and The Four Winds are sure to love this AB Michaels’ offering; a strong, capable female lead, a hint of romance, a good mystery and a well researched, engaging history lesson. As a long time reader of The Golden City series, I am always delighted with Michaels’ ability to weave in her characters, without expecting you to read the books in order, and her careful timelines. She is definitely a writer who deserves your attention as a reader.” – C. Neibaur (Amazon Review)
eBook Information:
Publisher: Red Trumpet Press
Publication Date: June 10, 2021
ISBN: 978-1-7322361-8-9
File Size: 2240 KB
