The Stockton Insane Asylum Murder

In "The Stockton Insane Asylum Murder," a best-selling historical mystery set in 1887, a woman seeks the help of Clara Foltz to investigate the institutionalization of her niece at the Stockton State Insane Asylum. Believing the child was committed due to knowledge of a murder linked to her wealthy family, Clara enlists the aid of real-life activist Elizabeth Packard and her ally, Ah Toy, to go undercover within the asylum. The narrative intertwines fictional drama with historical elements, giving voice to the often-misdiagnosed women of the 1800s while incorporating five readers as asylum patients, enhancing the immersive experience.