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I‘ve read this book twice now , it‘s long and detailed so I think I took new things from the second reading . Beautifully written - interesting story line - and follows the characters throughout their lives - it‘s well worth a read or even two .

The main thread of this story is the early exploration of mental illnesses and the development of psychology as medical science. Great premise, but very chaotic execution … although very well researched.

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Two young men, one English and one French, each from very different walks of life, are drawn to the developing science of psychiatry in nineteenth century Europe. Their paths eventually cross and they set up an asylum in the #mountains of Austria. This novel was fantastically detailed with rich characters, but for me it kind of went off the boil towards the end. Still very good - Faulks is one of my faves 😍

These two friends are both doctors who are 19th century pioneers of mental health treatments for people who aren't coping with reality. They establish a sanctuary for long term treatments.
I have loved every Sebastian Faulks novel I have read including this one.
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