Shirley Hall Asylum

By William Gilbert and William Gilbert

Book Overview

Shirley Hall Asylum is a novel written by William Gilbert, which tells the story of a young woman named Emma who is committed to Shirley Hall Asylum in the late 19th century. The asylum is run by Dr. Charles Reade, who is known for his progressive methods of treating mental illness. However, as Emma begins to uncover the dark secrets of the asylum, she realizes that Dr. Reade's methods may not be as humane as they seem. With the help of a fellow patient, Emma sets out to escape the asylum and expose the truth about Dr. Reade's practices. Along the way, she must confront her own past and come to terms with the reality of her mental illness. Shirley Hall Asylum is a gripping tale of suspense and psychological drama that explores the complexities of mental illness and the often-troubled history of psychiatric treatment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432644327
• ISBN13: 9781432644321
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"