The Madwoman's Coat Share The Love Gifts An extremely successful design

An extremely successful design

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But in spite of her sharp tongue and manipulative ways

Since the age of 16

Brown plumbs the hearts and minds of characters trying to make sense of their lives

The Madwoman's Coat Share The Love Gifts An extremely successful designThe Madwoman's Coat, Ian Reid's fifth historical novel, is set In England and Western Australia during the late 19th century. It is a story of love and grief, artistry and insanity, acts of sudden transgression and moments of quiet contemplation. 1897: Isabella Trent is found murdered in an Australian asylum cell. Why did she die? Who is the killer? What is the meaning of the ornate motifs that Isabella has secretly embroidered on a man's frock coat?