
Freud's Mistress
Penguin USA (Publisher)
Published on 3. June 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-425-27002-8 (ISBN)
Description
"A thrilling story of seduction, betrayal, and loss, Freud's Mistress will titillate fans of Memoirs of a Geisha and The Other Boleyn Girl."-Booklist
In fin-de-siecle Vienna, it was not easy for a woman to find fulfillment both intellectually and sexually.
But many believe that Minna Bernays was able to find both with one man-her brother-in-law, Sigmund Freud.
At once a portrait of two sisters-the rebellious, independent Minna and her inhibited sister, Martha-and of the compelling and controversial doctor who would be revered as one of the twentieth century's greatest thinkers, Freud's Mistress is a novel rich with passion and historical detail and "a portrait of forbidden desire [with] a thought-provoking central question: How far are you willing to go to be happy?"*
*Publishers Weekly
In fin-de-siecle Vienna, it was not easy for a woman to find fulfillment both intellectually and sexually.
But many believe that Minna Bernays was able to find both with one man-her brother-in-law, Sigmund Freud.
At once a portrait of two sisters-the rebellious, independent Minna and her inhibited sister, Martha-and of the compelling and controversial doctor who would be revered as one of the twentieth century's greatest thinkers, Freud's Mistress is a novel rich with passion and historical detail and "a portrait of forbidden desire [with] a thought-provoking central question: How far are you willing to go to be happy?"*
*Publishers Weekly
Reviews / Votes
"If you liked Loving Frank and The Paris Wife, you'll love Freud's Mistress."-Katie Couric"It's a fascinating story told in an utterly compelling fashion. . . . A wonderful, engaging, and bittersweet novel. I absolutely loved it."-Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain
"Delicious . . . Will enthrall readers."-People (4 stars)
"Absorbing and provocative . . . A great read . . . I've been recommending it to friends."-Erica Jong, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"Book groups looking for a great selection? Look no more! This is Sigmund Freud like we've never known him. Insecure, passionate, even sexy. Who knew?"-Esmeralda Santiago, New York Times bestselling author of Conquistadora
"It is almost impossible to pass up a novel inspired by Sigmund Freud's rumored affair with his sister-in-law. This is a story that will appeal to the Pleasure Principle of many a reader."-Whitney Otto, author of Eight Girls Taking Pictures and How to Make an American Quilt
"A compelling story . . . Vividly creates not just the world in which Freud and Minna and Martha lived, but the inner life and emotions of Minna as well."-Orange County Register
"An intriguing, illuminating, and wholly engrossing account of the affair between Sigmund Freud and his headstrong, intelligent sister-in-law, Minna Bernays. Karen Mack and Jennifer Kaufman render fin-de-siecle Vienna and the Freud household so vividly one can almost smell the coal fires and cigar smoke."-Jennifer Chiaverini, author of Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker
"What a wow of a novel . . . Irresistible."-Liz Smith
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York, NY
United States
Publishing group
Penguin Putnam Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
471 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-425-27002-8 (9780425270028)
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Karen Mack and Jennifer Kaufman are the authors of two bestselling novels, Literacy and Longing in L.A. and A Version of the Truth. They both reside in Los Angeles.