The Insane Root by Rosa Praed (1902)

Name: The Insane Root
Author: Rosa Praed

The Insane Root is a novel by Rosa Praed, first published in 1891. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is sent to a mental asylum after being accused of murdering her husband. While in the asylum, Mary meets a variety of characters, including a doctor who is determined to prove her innocence, a mysterious patient who may be a ghost, and a young man who is determined to help her escape. As Mary struggles to make sense of her situation, she discovers secrets about her past that could change her life forever. With the help of her new friends, Mary must find a way to prove her innocence and reclaim her freedom.

By Rosa Praed · First published 1902 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 32 chapters · 122,554 words

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In the Abarian Embassy in London, Isàdas Pacha lay sick unto death. He was an old man, and upon several previous occasions when he had been stricken by illness it was thought that he could not recover. Nevertheless, when newspapers and Cabinets were speculating upon his probable successor, he had invariably risen up from his bed and had again handled the reins, continuing to transact the duties of Ambassador to the Court of St James's entrusted to him by his Imperial master.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Rosa Praed
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Mystery
Length: 122,554 words
Structure: 32 chapters, 1,620 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and follows the story of a young woman's journey to Australia.
Romance — The book follows the protagonist's romantic journey with a man she meets in Australia.
Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey to Australia, encountering many adventures along the way.
Mystery — The protagonist is searching for the truth about her past and is faced with many mysteries along the way.

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