Out of the Shadows

Out of the Shadows delves into the secret world of women involved in seances during Queen Victoria’s era, revealing how their purported psychic abilities enabled them to gain fame, influence, and challenge gender and social norms. Through personal diaries, letters, and rarely seen texts, Emily Midorikawa uncovers the stories of pioneering women such as the Fox sisters, Victoria Woodhull, and Georgina Weldon, highlighting their impact across social and political spheres.