Jed Rubenfeld Livres

In this suspenseful historical thriller, Sigmund Freud becomes embroiled in the investigation of a sadistic killer targeting Manhattan's elite heiresses. Set in August 1909, the story begins as Freud arrives in America with his rival, Carl Jung. Meanwhile, a young woman is discovered brutally murdered in her luxurious apartment, and another heiress narrowly escapes the same fate but is left with no memory of her attack. Dr. Stratham Younger, a devoted Freudian analyst, seeks Freud's expertise to help the traumatized Nora Acton, whose complex family history mirrors his own. The narrative takes readers through the opulent salons of Gramercy Park and hidden passages to Chinatown, and even beneath the East River, where laborers construct the Manhattan Bridge. As Freud navigates a conspiracy aimed at him, Younger embarks on an equally thrilling journey into the depths of the human psyche. This intricately woven tale of murder and psychological intrigue showcases a masterful storyteller and offers a richly satisfying reading experience. In 2007, it received the prestigious Best Read of the Year award from Richard and Judy's Bookclub in the UK.

A tale inspired by the September 1920 bombing in New York's financial district finds a Harvard-trained physician and a New York Police Department captain teaming up after witnessing the explosion and encountering a beautiful French scientist with a troubled brother. By the author of the best-selling The Interpretation of Murder.

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