The Fig Eater A Novel
The Fig Eater A Novel by Jody Shields is a first edition published by Little, Brown in 2000. This 368-page novel is set in late-imperial Vienna and unfolds against a backdrop of suspense and historical intrigue. The story begins with the brutal murder of an eighteen-year-old girl named Dora, which sets off a gripping investigation that intertwines themes of mystery and the complexities of human desire.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the darker aspects of society while exploring the cultural shifts of early 20th-century Vienna. The novel presents a blend of murder, sleuthing, and sexual secrets, offering a vivid portrayal of a city in transition. With its rich historical context and engaging plot, The Fig Eater invites exploration into the depths of human experience amidst a time of change.
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A “stylish and compelling” (Chicago Tribune) mystery set in late-imperial Vienna, steeped in suspense, history, and hypnotic sensual pleasure.
Vienna, 1910. The hunt for a killer beings in the darkness of a hot August night, when an eighteen-year-old girl named Dora (loosely inspired by Freud’s famous patient) is found brutally murdered near the Imperial Palace…
Hailed as one of the most remarkable literary debuts of recent years, The Fig Eater is at once a page-turning tale of murder, sleuthing, and sexual secrets and a rich, glittering evocation of a city and a culture in fateful transition.
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