{"product_id":"9780008275297_the-darlings-of-the-asylum-a-gripping-new-dark-historical-fiction-psychological-thriller-and-captivating-winter-read","title":"The Darlings of the Asylum: A gripping new dark historical fiction psychological thriller and captivating winter read…","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTo marry is madness.\u003cbr\u003eTo escape is impossible.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e‘\u003cem\u003eThe Darlings of the Asylum\u003c\/em\u003e by Noel O’Reilly grips like a vice’ Nicola Cornick\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1886, a respectable young woman must acquire a husband. But Violet Pring longs to be a professional artist and live on her own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she turns down a desirable marriage proposal from an eligible Brighton gentleman, her family have had enough of her independent streak. Against her wishes, they lock her away in Hillwood Grange Lunatic Asylum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow at the mercy of the sinister Dr Rastrick, she must keep her wits about her if she has any hope of escaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThis tantalizing Gothic novel from Noel O’Reilly tells a thrilling story of duty and desire, madness and sanity, truth and delusion from within a Victorian asylum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Darlings of the Asylum\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Always engaging and readable’ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The narrative rattles along irresistibly all the way to its suitably gothic climax’ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eReaders’ Digest\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This darkly atmospheric psychological thriller oozes menace’ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWomen’s Own\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Wow! I have been on the edge of my seat with this one! \u003cem\u003eThe Darlings of the Asylum\u003c\/em\u003e… grips like a vice’ \u003cstrong\u003eNicola Cornick, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Winter Garden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Gripping’ \u003cstrong\u003eAlison Stockham, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Cuckoo Sister\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historical fiction genre of The Darlings of the Asylum by Noel O’Reilly, is a thrilling exploration of life within the confines of a Victorian asylum. The narrative, filled with top-notch suspense, is a testament to the author's ability to weave a tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Linda Kass (A Ritchie Boy), Katherine Arden (The Secret Romantic's Book of Magic), Susan Stokes-Chapman (Pandora), Stacey Halls (The Familiars), and Sarah Penner (The Lost Apothecary).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noel O'Reilly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889568436373,"sku":"9780008275297","price":45.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008275297.jpg?v=1776888142","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008275297_the-darlings-of-the-asylum-a-gripping-new-dark-historical-fiction-psychological-thriller-and-captivating-winter-read","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}