Freud's Mistress

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In fin-de-si cle Vienna, it was not easy for a woman to find intellectual stimulation and fulfillment. But many believe that Minna Bernays found it with her brother-in-law, Sigmund Freud. "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-si cle 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

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If you liked Loving Frank and The Paris Wife, youll love Freuds Mistress.Katie Couric

Its 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 . . . Ive 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 weve never known him. Insecure, passionate, even sexy. Who knewEsmeralda Santiago, New York Times bestselling author of Conquistadora

It is almost impossible to pass up a novel inspired by Sigmund Freuds 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-sicle Vienna and the Freud household so vividly one can almost smell the coal fires and cigar smoke.Jennifer Chiaverini, author of Mrs. Lincolns Dressmaker

What a wow of a novel . . . Irresistible.Liz Smith

Author Bio

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.