From the gritty streets of 1860s New York to the gilded halls of Fifth Avenue, Axie Muldoon rises from an impoverished Irish immigrant to one of the most powerful—and controversial—women of her time.
Forcibly separated from her family and apprenticed to a doctor, Axie turns her hard-won knowledge into a thriving midwifery business, offering services few dare speak of. But as she gains wealth and influence, she also attracts enemies—none more relentless than Anthony Comstock, a crusading official determined to see her destroyed.
Inspired by a true story, My Notorious Life is a sweeping, provocative novel of ambition, love, and a fearless fight for women’s rights. A gripping tale of power, scandal, and survival, this is historical fiction at its most unforgettable.
