The Doll Factory
The spellbinding gothic page turner of desire and obsession
(Author) Elizabeth MacnealLonden, 1850. On a crowded street, the dollmaker Iris Whittle meets the artist Louis Frost. Louis is a Pre-Raphaelite painter who yearns to have his work displayed in the Royal Academy, and he is desperate for Iris to be his model. Iris agrees, on the condition that he teaches her to paint. Dreaming of freedom, Iris throws herself into this new life of art and love, unaware that she has caught the eye of a second man. Silas Reed is a curiosity collector, enchanted by the strange and beautiful. After seeing Iris at the site of the Great Exhibition, he finds he cannot forget her. As Iris's world expands, Silas's obsession grows. It is only a matter of time before they meet again...
Elizabeth Macneal
Elizabeth Macneal is a British author known for her debut novel "The Doll Factory," which was published in 2019. The novel received critical acclaim for its atmospheric Victorian setting, vivid characters, and compelling storytelling. Macneal's writing style is characterized by richly detailed descriptions and immersive storytelling that transports readers to a bygone era. Her work has been praised for its exploration of themes such as art, obsession, and the role of women in society. Macneal's contributions to literature include bringing a fresh perspective to historical fiction and shining a light on lesser-known aspects of Victorian London. "The Doll Factory" remains her most famous work and solidifies her place as a rising star in the literary world.
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