Monto’s Women Finally Receive Their Human Stories
Caroline West’s investigation gives voice to women too often reduced to scandal or setting. By combining history, memory and social context, the book promises a more humane account of Dublin’s Monto and those who survived it. That restoration gives it purpose.
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Monto’s Women Finally Receive Their Human Stories
Caroline West’s investigation gives voice to women too often reduced to scandal or setting. By combining history, memory and social context, the book promises a more humane account of Dublin’s Monto and those who survived it. That restoration gives it purpose.
- Book Synopsis
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Tucked away in Dublin's north inner city, Monto made headlines for wild tales of debauchery. However, what happened to the women and girls within its brothels in life and death is less well known. Weaving together oral histories, historical records and family memories, Caroline West delivers an investigation into the heartbreaking treatment of the women that worked there, while delving into the impact of class, sexual violence and British colonialism on the women's survival.
Ideal for readers who:
- Are drawn to social history that restores overlooked women’s voices.
- Want to uncover the hidden lives behind Dublin’s Monto and its notorious reputation.
- Appreciate difficult histories of class, violence and memory handled with thoughtful context.
- Value deeply researched non-fiction written with genuine compassion and moral purpose.
- About The Author
- Dr Caroline West has a PhD and MA in sexuality studies and works in sexual violence prevention at university level. She also works as a sex and relationship expert for Bumble Ireland and UK, and as an advice columnist with the Irish Independent.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781804187173
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Eriu, (21 May 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 288
- Weight
- 212 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 x 21 mm
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