Frank Tallis is a writer and practicing clinical psychologist. He is the author of two previous Dr. Max Liebermann novels: Vienna Blood and Mortal Mischief.
"Frank Tallis has surged to the front of the field riding his dark
horse, Vienna in the last days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
….While it’s always a delight to visit the ballrooms where Strauss
is played and the opera house where Mahler is rehearsing and the
coffeehouses where ideas are devoured mit Schlag, this smart series
has far more to offer than decorative charm."—New York Times Book
Review
Another immensely satisfying novel in Frank Tallis' intelligent and
subtle Dr. Liebermann/Inspector Rheinhardt series…dense,
engrossing….a fine adventure."—Boston Globe
"St. Florian's Military Academy outside Vienna serves as the
forbidding backdrop for Tallis's stellar third historical to
feature Insp. Oskar Rheinhardt and Dr. Max Liebermann…Several late
twists lead to a startling resolution of this compelling tale."
—Publisher's Weekly, starred review
"What is basically a murder mystery becomes something quite
extraordinary as Tallis skillfully weaves in the politics, history,
music, and social customs of turn-of-the-century Vienna. Another
outstanding entry in an erudite and mesmerizing series; a must for
historical-mystery devotees." —Booklist, starred review
"Tallis's singular achievement is to bring vividly to life many of
the glories and dangers of a great city at a crucial moment in its
history....immensely satisyfing….The author delights us with rich,
often gorgeous prose...[He] has an exceptional ability to move
seamlessly among varied plot elements, characters and emotions….If
you're looking for the best in popular fiction, it's well worth
seeking out."—Washington Post
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