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Title details for The Mad Girls of New York by Maya Rodale - Available

The Mad Girls of New York

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by Maya Rodale
Eva Kaminsky
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One of Amazon’s Best Books of 2022 So Far!
 
“Gloriously recommended.” —Historical Novel Society
 
A gripping and compelling novel based on the true story of fearless reporter Nellie Bly, who will stop at nothing to prove that a woman’s place is on the front page. 
 
In 1887 New York City, Nellie Bly has ambitions beyond writing for the ladies pages, but all the editors on Newspaper Row think women are too emotional, respectable and delicate to do the job. But then the New York World challenges her to an assignment she'd be mad to accept and mad to refuse: go undercover as a patient at Blackwell’s Island Insane Asylum for women. 
 
For months, rumors have been swirling about deplorable conditions at Blackwell’s but no reporter can get in—that is, until Nellie feigns insanity, gets herself committed and attempts to survive ten days in the madhouse. Once inside, Nellie befriends her fellow patients who help her uncover shocking truths about the asylum. It’s a story that promises to be explosive—but will she get out before rival reporters get the scoop?
 
From USA Today bestselling author Maya Rodale comes a witty, energetic and uplifting novel about a woman who defied convention to become the most famous reporter in Gilded Age New York. Perfect for fans of hidden histories about women who triumph.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Nellie Bly

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    April 26, 2022

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780593558614
      • File size: 302643 KB
      • Duration: 10:30:30

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from October 1, 2022

      Romance writer Rodale's (An Heiress To Remember) series starter takes on the mostly true tale of real-life investigative journalist Nellie Bly, who worked in 1880s New York City. Nellie is the ideal subject for Rodale, who excels at writing tales of women circumventing societal expectations. Outspoken Nellie refuses to be relegated to reporting for the "ladies pages" of the New York World and instead accepts her most exciting assignment to date--spending a week undercover as a patient at Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum for Women. While on the island, she is shocked to see the conditions in which the women live; she hopes to survive long enough herself to be able to tell the story. Talented narrator Eva Kaminsky's lively narration captures Rodale's smartly written dialogue and energetic plot, making it a captivating listen. Her dynamic narration will have listeners rooting for this intrepid and inspirational woman. VERDICT Share this highly recommended audio with fans of New York's Gilded Age, or with anyone who appreciates a daring story of women doing it for themselves.--Anna Clark

      Copyright 2022 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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