Set in England in 1844, Effie Marten tells the story of a young woman who is sent to a private insane asylum in the wake of her brother's suicide and her own awakening sexuality. While there, Effie experiences harsh treatment and witnesses the murder of one of the patients, motivating her to flee with a fellow inmate and embark on the journey home.
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