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Description edit
Inspired by the true story of Danish painter Einar Wegener and his California-born wife, this tender portrait of a marriage asks: What do you do when someone you love wants to change? It starts with a question, a simple favor asked of a husband by his wife on an afternoon chilled by the Baltic... read more
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Summary edit
This beautiful and erotic story allows us a fly-on-the-wall glimpse of a relationship that endures radical change.
Characters/People edit
- Greta: Add a description of this character.
- Einar Wegener
- Li Li
- Hans Axgil
- Henrik
- Lill
- Anna
- Carlisle
- Bolk
- Frau Krebs
- Teddy
- Liii
- Dr. Hexler
- Ursula
- Edvard Iv
- Dr. Mcbride
- Dr. Buson
- Mrs. Waud
- Madame Jasmin-carton
- Bluetooth
- Menton
- Rasmussen
- Dr. Richardson
- Liti
- Akiko
- Herr Rump
- Madame Le Bon
- Martine
- Anne-marie
- Dr. Mai
- Vlademar
- Helene
- Aldko
- Dr. Hightower
First Sentence edit
His wife knew first.
Authors & Contributors edit
- David Ebershoff (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0670888087
Page Count: 288
Publisher: Viking
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0670888087
Page Count: 288
Awards edit
- Stonewall Book Award (2001: Honor Book in Literature)
- Lambda Literary Award (2000: Transgender)
- James Tiptree, Jr. Award (Finalist, 2000, Honor List)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 818'.6
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