The Unravelling of Mary Reddish

Set in Nottingham in 1827, this story follows Mary Reddish, a young housemaid unjustly committed to a county asylum, as she endures harsh treatments while striving to prove her sanity. Amidst the struggles of the asylum's leadership to maintain humane practices, Mary forms an unexpected alliance with another patient. The narrative explores themes of compassion and cruelty within the confines of historical medical treatments, shaping her fate and that of the institution.