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Kate manning books list of books by author kate manning. This work is based upon the true story of anne lohman, also known as madame restell, a prominent new york midwife enveloped in scandal, who died by suicide in 1879. A rollicking romp through 19thcentury american contraception inspired by the true story of a manhattan midwife. Redemption links and kindle books cannot be resold. In vivid prose, axie recounts how she is forcibly separated from her m. This novel, written as a memoir of a mid19th century midwife who had the audacity to also provide contraceptives and abortions, has a strong voice and poignant message that is alltoo relevant today. Unflinchingly memorable emma donoghue, author of room mannings sophisticated, intelligent novel is brought to life by the vivid voice in which her central character tells her own story sunday times. My notorious life by kate manning has been on my tbr list since 20. Axies story begins on the streets of 1860s new york. It will take all her power to outwit him and save both herself and those she loves from ruin. My notorious life is an angry, colourful pageturner.
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