The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls
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The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls is an autobiographical/psychological thriller
novel by Emilie Autumn
. It was published in 2009 as a companion to her 2009-2010 North American, European, and Australian tour, the Asylum Tour. The fully illustrated book chronicles Autumn's experiences in a mental ward and a young girl (Emily with a "y") in Victorian England who is admitted into an insane asylum.
The Book itself is highly elaborate and (as of the first printing) is in full color, featuring photographs taken by Autumn herself and by various other photographers. There was talk of a full audio version of the book, read by Autumn, but this has yet to materialize. On the 2008 EP "4o'clock" there are two tracks of Autumn reading sections of the book, accompanied by sound effects and music.
On August 1st, 2010, a second edition of the book became available for pre-order. The next day, Autumn announced that all books that are to be shipped to North America will include a bookplate sticker hand signed by Emilie herself, and all books being shipped outside of North America will have a signed postcard with it. The second edition is currently available at her official store The Asylum Emporium.
: Heroine of Asylum in the current era.
Dr. Sharpe: Doctor at the mental ward who shows an interest in Emilie.
Kara: Recovering drug addict.
Violet: Inmate who has been the victim of abuse.
Chloe: Fellow inmate of Emilie who is sent to electric therapy at 4 o'clock in the morning. Emilie never saw her again.
J___: Unnamed friend from Emilie's notebook who throws out her "tools."
S___: Unnamed boyfriend from Emilie's notebook.
Count de Rothsberg: Provides a living space for Emily; is very abusive.
Anne: Maid who works for the Count.
Dr. Stockhill: Lead doctor at the Asylum. Son of Madame Mournington
Madame Mournington: Headmistress of tha Asylum. Mother of Dr. Stockhill. Supposedly mourning the death of her infant daughter from years before.
Sir Edward: Lead rat who speaks to Emily. Brings her paper to write on.
Basil: Rat who speaks to Emily.
Veronica: Highly nymphomanic inmate. Convinced that she is leaving the next day.
Jolie Rouge: Fellow inmate. Has lush black hair. States she is a pirate and is always telling storys of her adventures. Wears a three-cornered paper pirate hat. Has others call her "Captain."
Christelle: Fellow inmate. She is French and spins in circles.
Joanna: Fellow inmate. Once married. Is a liar.
Psychological thriller
Psychological thriller is a specific sub-genre of the broad ranged thriller with heavy focus on characters. However, it often incorporates elements from the mystery and drama genre, along with the typical traits of the thriller genre...
novel by Emilie Autumn
Emilie Autumn
Emilie Autumn Liddell , better known by her stage name Emilie Autumn, is an American singer-songwriter, poet, and violinist. Autumn draws influence for her music—the style of which she has alternatively labeled as "Victoriandustrial" and glam rock—from plays, novels, and history, particularly the...
. It was published in 2009 as a companion to her 2009-2010 North American, European, and Australian tour, the Asylum Tour. The fully illustrated book chronicles Autumn's experiences in a mental ward and a young girl (Emily with a "y") in Victorian England who is admitted into an insane asylum.
The Book itself is highly elaborate and (as of the first printing) is in full color, featuring photographs taken by Autumn herself and by various other photographers. There was talk of a full audio version of the book, read by Autumn, but this has yet to materialize. On the 2008 EP "4o'clock" there are two tracks of Autumn reading sections of the book, accompanied by sound effects and music.
On August 1st, 2010, a second edition of the book became available for pre-order. The next day, Autumn announced that all books that are to be shipped to North America will include a bookplate sticker hand signed by Emilie herself, and all books being shipped outside of North America will have a signed postcard with it. The second edition is currently available at her official store The Asylum Emporium.
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EmilieEmilie Autumn
Emilie Autumn Liddell , better known by her stage name Emilie Autumn, is an American singer-songwriter, poet, and violinist. Autumn draws influence for her music—the style of which she has alternatively labeled as "Victoriandustrial" and glam rock—from plays, novels, and history, particularly the...
: Heroine of Asylum in the current era.
Dr. Sharpe: Doctor at the mental ward who shows an interest in Emilie.
Kara: Recovering drug addict.
Violet: Inmate who has been the victim of abuse.
Chloe: Fellow inmate of Emilie who is sent to electric therapy at 4 o'clock in the morning. Emilie never saw her again.
J___: Unnamed friend from Emilie's notebook who throws out her "tools."
S___: Unnamed boyfriend from Emilie's notebook.
Victorian
Emily: Heroine of Asylum in the Victorian era. Red-haired. Nicknamed "Valentine" for the heart-shaped scar on her cheek. Called Emily with a "y" as a reference to Autumn's name being spelled with an "ie."Count de Rothsberg: Provides a living space for Emily; is very abusive.
Anne: Maid who works for the Count.
Dr. Stockhill: Lead doctor at the Asylum. Son of Madame Mournington
Madame Mournington: Headmistress of tha Asylum. Mother of Dr. Stockhill. Supposedly mourning the death of her infant daughter from years before.
Sir Edward: Lead rat who speaks to Emily. Brings her paper to write on.
Basil: Rat who speaks to Emily.
Veronica: Highly nymphomanic inmate. Convinced that she is leaving the next day.
Jolie Rouge: Fellow inmate. Has lush black hair. States she is a pirate and is always telling storys of her adventures. Wears a three-cornered paper pirate hat. Has others call her "Captain."
Christelle: Fellow inmate. She is French and spins in circles.
Joanna: Fellow inmate. Once married. Is a liar.