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philippakmoore 's review for:
The Doll Factory
by Elizabeth Macneal
This novel follows the fortunes of a young woman, Iris, who dreams of becoming an artist while slaving away painting the faces of dolls in Mrs Salter's doll emporium. Iris falls in with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood of artists (including Rosetti and the like) and all her dreams of becoming an artist herself suddenly seem possible. However, a chance encounter with a disturbed taxidermist who develops a terrifying obsession with Iris puts her in enormous danger.
It's a dark, moody historical thriller about art, ambition and obsession, deeply evocative of Victorian London in all its grime and squalor. Very enjoyable.
With thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC.
It's a dark, moody historical thriller about art, ambition and obsession, deeply evocative of Victorian London in all its grime and squalor. Very enjoyable.
With thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC.