The Mad Girls of New York

Set in 1887 New York City, this captivating novel centers around Nellie Bly, a determined reporter eager to break free from the constraints of gender expectations in journalism. Challenged by the New York World, she embarks on a daring undercover mission, feigning insanity to gain access to the notorious Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum for women. Over her ten-day ordeal, she uncovers harrowing truths about the asylum's conditions while forging bonds with fellow patients. This engaging story highlights the resilience of a woman who fought against the odds to claim her place in the world of journalism.