--- product_id: 9826912 title: "Wildthorn" brand: "jane eagland" price: "132.35 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/9826912-wildthorn store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Wildthorn **Brand:** jane eagland **Price:** 132.35 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Wildthorn by jane eagland - **How much does it cost?** 132.35 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/9826912-wildthorn) ## Best For - jane eagland enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jane eagland brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Wildthorn - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RlD8-RR6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powerful gripping book *by S***D on Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2023* Louise has ambitions that put her on par with the men of her time. And that doesn't sit well with society. Cast off by those she loves and utterly betrayed, she lives another's life until bravery can free her to follow her dreams.A tale that captures you and holds you like a prison. You win the able to set it down ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Opening the gates of the asylum *by F***6 on Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2010* "Wildthorn" tells the tale of Lousia Cosgrove, a young woman of Victorian England that doesn't quite share society's views on proper womanly behavior. Louisa starts out the novel thinking she is being sent to be a companion for a family in the country, but finds herself stashed away in an asylum instead. Confused, bewildered, and scared, Louisa must figure out why she was locked away and how to escape her fate.This book takes a peek inside Victorian asylums and shows a vivid picture of just how limited options were for women of the day. Without rights, women were at the mercy of men. Men ruled the world, had all the rights, and made all the final decisions concerning a woman's welfare. A mother, wife, sister, daughter - any woman - that didn't conform to the ideals of what men decided was proper could so easily be locked away for not fitting the mold.What I liked about "Wildthorn" was the honesty concerning asylums and just how horrifying situations and conditions really were for women of that time. (Makes one wonder if things have really changed that much over the last 150 years or so). I thought this book did a great job of showing how most of those women locked away in asylums really weren't mad or insane. Yet, conditions of such places often killed the human spirit and drove inmates to hysteria. Locking women away was more about forcing conformity then trying to treat mental illness.What I didn't think was necessary, or realistic (WARNING: some spoilers...) was the neat ending of the novel. First, Louisa was very lucky to have learned the truth as to exactly why she was locked away. The truth behind the betrayal was shocking, but then the neat cleanup, complete with apologies, just seemed to be too unrealistic. Also, though the sexuality of the character was a surprising twist, it really didn't add anything to the novel. Yes, the twist did make the reader raise a brow, but Louisa's orientation doesn't really advance, or take away from, the message of the novel. It could have easily gone unmentioned and the novel would have had the same impact.Overall, I enjoyed the book. Those interested in Victorian history or asylums should give this novel a try on uniqueness alone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ a little love and you have Wildthorn *by H***L on Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018* Imagine wanting to pursue your dreams, develop your education at a school, and be an empowered woman opposed to another notch in societies belt that merely marries and has children. Then-imagine being sent to a mental institution because books, schooling etc are not what women should be interested in. Then throw in a few twists, a little love and you have Wildthorn.I enjoyed this book, in part, it reminded me of Sarah Water's Fingersmith(which is an excellent novel) but of course, it had it's own voice and storyline. I have read a lot of people that say that Eagland's writing is detailed enough or complex enough but it is this aspect of her writing that made me like the book. She doesn't overshare, she paints the picture perfectly and doesn't overdo it. Additionally, this book provides great insight into how easy it was for women to be deemed "insane" during Victorian Times. To think that one could be dropped off at a psych ward for merely reading a lot, not wanting to get married and wanting to be a doctor and go to school. It goes to show how much society has progressed.Also, I enjoyed the dark aspects of this novel, however, I do wish Eagland would have gone a bit more into detail on more of the treatments in the ward. Regardless, the novel still has a sort of mysterious darkness to it and is very capable of sucking the reader in. Plus, Eagland throws a love twist in there, which although I thought predictable, it still made it more enjoyable. I'd recommend this book if you enjoy dark, suspenseful gripping stories that are set in Victorian Times. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/9826912-wildthorn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/9826912-wildthorn) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*