A Death in Vienna
A Death in Vienna by Frank Tallis is a historical mystery published by Grove Atlantic on March 10, 2015. This reprint edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English. Set in Vienna at the turn of the twentieth century, the narrative follows Max Liebermann, a contemporary of Sigmund Freud, who applies his psychoanalytic skills to solve a perplexing murder case involving the mysterious death of medium Charlotte Löwenstein.
Readers will find a blend of psychological intrigue and detective work as Liebermann collaborates with his friend, Detective Oskar Rheinhardt, to unravel the circumstances surrounding Charlotte’s death, which occurs in a locked room with no apparent weapon. The story delves into themes of mystery and the supernatural, as Liebermann navigates the complexities of his patients’ psyches while confronting a series of baffling events, including another murder that further complicates the investigation. A Death in Vienna offers a rich exploration of a pivotal era in philosophy, science, and art, inviting readers into a world where every detail holds significance.
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“[An] elegant historical mystery . . . stylishly presented and intelligently resolved” set at the dawn of psychoanalysis (The New York Times Book Review).
In Vienna at the turn of the twentieth century, Max Liebermann, a contemporary of Sigmund Freud’s, is at the forefront of psychoanalysis, practicing the controversial new science with all the skill of a master detective. Every dream, inflection, or slip of tongue in his “hysterical” patients has meaning and reveals some hidden truth. When beautiful medium Charlotte Löouml;wenstein dies under extraordinary circumstances, Max’s good friend, Detective Oskar Rheinhardt, calls for his expert assistance. Her body has been found in a room that can only be locked from the inside. She’s been shot through the heart, but there’s no gun and absolutely no trace of a bullet. All signs point to a supernatural killer, but Liebermann the scientist is not so easily convinced. Especially when one of Charlotte’s clients is also found in a locked room-this time bludgeoned to death.
Unfolding in the Vienna of Klimt and Mahler, a time of unprecedented activity in the worlds of philosophy, science, and art, A Death in Vienna is “an engrossing portrait of a legendary period as well as a brain teaser of startling perplexity” (Chicago Tribune).
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