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The Woman on the Stairs

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The Woman on the Stairs by Prof Bernhard Schlink weaves a compelling narrative around a famous painting of a woman who is mysteriously absent from her own portrait. This novel takes you on a journey through art, love, and the passage of time, as it follows the intertwined lives of an artist, a lawyer, and a private detective, all captivated by the enigmatic woman at the painting's centre. The story unfolds with themes of obsession, identity, and the remnants of past choices.
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You might like this book if you enjoy stories that intertwine art, mystery, and profound existential questions. It weaves a compelling narrative about love, betrayal, and the passage of time, exploring how a single painting can dramatically alter the lives of the characters involved. This book may appeal to readers who appreciate character-driven plots with a touch of philosophical reflection.

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The Woman on the Stairs

A tale of obsession, possession and a mystery painting from the internationally bestselling author of THE READER.

A tale of obsession, possession and a mystery painting from the internationally bestselling author of THE READER.

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For decades the painting was believed to be lost.

But, just as mysteriously as it disappeared, it reappears, an anonymous donation to a gallery in Sydney. The art world is stunned, but so are the three men who loved the woman in the painting, the woman on the stairs.

One by one they track her down to an isolated cottage in Australia. Here they must try to untangle the lies and betrayals of their shared past - but time is running out.

The Woman on the Stairs is an intricately-crafted, poignant and beguiling novel about creativity and love, about the effects of time passing and the regrets that haunt us all.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474601009

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 240

About the Author

BERNHARD SCHLINK was born in Germany in 1944. A professor emeritus of law at Humboldt University, Berlin, and Cardozo Law School, New York, he is the author of the internationally bestselling novels The Reader, which became an Oscar-winning film starring Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes, and The Woman on the Stairs. His latest novel, Olga, was a no.1 international bestseller. He lives in Berlin and New York.

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