49 - Mad Barbara by Warwick Deeping

Set in the final quarter of the eighteenth century, Mad Barbara follows the story of a young woman grappling with her fathers brutal murder. Driven by grief and a burning need for justice, Barbara shuns society and its distractions, dedicating herself to unmasking her fathers killer. Is it possible that the murderer is a childhood friend, a man who stirs complicated emotions within her? As Barbaras obsession grows, her mother and family friend fear for her sanity. But is Barbara the one losing her mind? Or is the real madness lurking elsewhere? Previously published as These White Hands, this gripping tale will leave you questioning the nature of madness itself. (Lynne Thompson)