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The mad women's ball / by Mas, Victoria,author.; Wynne, Frank,translator.;: "The Salpetriere asylum, Paris, 1885. Dr Charcot holds all of Paris in thrall with his displays of hypnotism on women who have been deemed mad, hysterics, and been cast out from society. But the truth is much more complicated - these women are often simply inconvenient, unwanted wives, those who have lost something precious, or wayward daughters. For Parisian society, the highlight of the year is The Mad Women's Ball, when the great and good come to gawk at the patients of the Salpetriere dressed up in their finery for one night only. For the women themselves it is a rare moment of hope. Genevieve is a senior nurse - after the childhood death of her sister Blandine, she shunned religion and has placed her faith in Dr Charcot and science. But everything begins to change when she meets Eugenie, the 19 year old daughter of a bourgeois family who have locked her away in the asylum. Because Eugenie has a secret - she sees spirits. Inspired by the scandalous, banned work that all of Paris is talking about - The Book of Spirits - Genevieve is determined to escape from the asylum (and the bonds of her gender) and seek out those who will believe in her. And for that she will need Genevieve's help ..."--Provided by publisher.; Subjects: Historical fiction.; Salpêtrière (Hospital); Psychiatric hospitals; Women; Women;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI
The Paris seamstress / by Lester, Natasha,1973-author.;: Includes bibliographical references."1940: As the Germans advance upon Paris, young seamstress Estella Bissette is forced to flee everything she's ever known. She's bound for New York City with her signature gold dress, a few francs, and a dream: to make her mark on the world of fashion. Present day: Fabienne Bissette journeys to the Met's annual gala for an exhibit featuring the work of her ailing grandmother - a legend of women's fashion design. But as Fabienne begins to learn more about her beloved grandmother's past, she uncovers a story of tragedy, heartbreak and family secrets that will dramatically change her own life."--; Subjects: Historical fiction.; Costume Institute (New York, N.Y.); World War, 1939-1945; Fashion designers; Women dressmakers; Young women; French;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3; unAPI
Sisters in Law. by Ayisi, Florence,film director.; Longinotto, Kim,film director.; Royal Anthropological Institute (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;: Originally produced by Royal Anthropological Institute in 2005.Six year old Manka has run away from home, fleeing her abusive aunt. Sonita has daringly accused her neighbor of rape. Amina has decided to end her brutal marriage by taking her husband to court. Set in Kumba, a small town in Southwest Cameroon, SISTERS IN LAW follows the work of the female State Counsel and Court President as they try to help women to change their lives. Incredibly moving and at times disturbing, Kim Longinotto’s latest film spectacularly encompasses courage, hope, and the possibility of change. Longinotto is known for her insightful, compassionate studies of women’s lives, and the pull between tradition and change.Mode of access: World Wide Web.; Subjects: Documentary films.; Criminal law.; Social sciences.; African studies.; Foreign study.; Human rights.; Sociology.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Current affairs.; Women--Africa.; Africa.; Abuse.; Rape.; Lawyers.;; unAPI
The house at the end of the world / by Koontz, Dean R.(Dean Ray),1945-author.;: Alone on Jacob's Ladder island until two agents arrive in search of someone--or something--they refuse to identify, artist Katie, along with a brave young girl, finds herself in an epic and terrifying battle with a mysterious enemy that could bring about the end of the world.; Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Paranormal fiction.; Novels.; Islands; Recluses; Research institutes; Women artists;; Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2; unAPI
Tuscan daughter : a novel / by Rochon, Lisa,author.;: Includes bibliographical references.'Tuscan Daughter' is a novel of beauty and inspiration set in Renaissance Florence about a young and defiant female artist searching for her mother. Lisa Rochon is an award-winning architecture critic and cultural commentator. She is the two-time winner of the National Newspaper Awards for her "City Space" column in the Globe and Mail, and the recipient of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada's President's Award for Architectural Journalism. She lives in Toronto, ON. A Dewey Diva Pick.; Subjects: Historical fiction.; Women artists; Families; Renaissance;; Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1; unAPI

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