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==Literary fiction==
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|author=Alissa Walser and Jamie Bulloch (translator)
|title=Mesmerized
|rating=4
|genre=Historical Fiction
|summary=Celebrated scientist (at least in his own mind) Franz Anton Mesmer is called upon to cure the blindness of 18 year old piano virtuoso and courtier's daughter Marie Theresia Paradis. Despite the unease of her parents, Mesmer installs Marie into his 'magnetic hospital' where, alongside his other patients, she settles in to a regime of treatment, including free access to Mesmer's beloved piano. Mesmer is the Paradis' last resort and so they're happy to pay for success but they come to realise that the final cost may not be entirely financial and he realises that the result may not be beneficial to all parties.
|amazonuk=<amazonuk>0857051008</amazonuk>
}}
{{newreview
|author=Nikita Lalwani
