Madam

By Phoebe Wynne,

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Book description

A contemporary gothic debut with a feminist edge, for fans of Naomi Alderman and Madeline Miller

'The simmering menace and mystery kept me absolutely gripped' - Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne

'A highly entertaining and atmospheric read' - Kate Sawyer, Costa Book Awards nominated author of The Stranding

'Rebecca meets…

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1 author picked Madam as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love atmospheric novels that tantalize the reader with a slow, creeping sense of dread.

I love novels with dark, moody, rain-lashed settings, especially Scottish ones. I also love novels that are smart and beautifully written, with a literary style all their own. Madam had all of that for me.

With its boarding-school setting and feminist themes, it reminded me of The Stepford Wives meets The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie—two of my all-time favorite novels.

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