The Looking Glass House

A captivating glimpse behind the looking glass, revealing the untold story of the governess entangled in the world of Alice in Wonderland.
Oxford, 1862. Mary Prickett, a plain and impoverished governess, enters the Dean of Christ Church's household, a world teeming with secrets and unspoken desires. She finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Charles Dodgson, a mathematics tutor with a peculiar fascination for the Liddell children, especially the precocious Alice.

As Mary navigates the complex social dynamics of Victorian Oxford, her ambition to transcend her station leads her down a path of obsession. Will she become Dodgson's muse, or will her pursuit of a different life turn the Liddell's world topsy-turvy? Perfect for readers seeking atmospheric historical fiction with a touch of literary intrigue.