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Dora, a young woman (based on Sigmund Freud's famous patient), is found murdered in one of Vienna's parks. The inspector pursues the murderer using logic and observing the witnesses; his wife, together with her friend Wally, also embarks on solving the crime, but using opposite methods.

This is a great read, Vienna in 1910 really comes to life.

Note: If you've been to Vienna and have visited the famous cafes, don't read this on an empty stomach! The inspector's wife and her friend frequently meet in coffeehouses, ordering fabulous desserts.

Very very very very very very boooorrrrinnngg. Sweet God. Skip this snoozefest and read Caleb Carr instead. Blah!

Vienna 1910--This book feels like it was written in the early 20th century. Mystery, romance, Sigmund Freud--what more could you ask for?

This book got rave reviews before I hunted it down and read it. It comes up with a story of a young girl who supposedly treated by Sigmund Freud in Vienna. The review I read made it sound fascinating, but I am sorry to say that it was quite a let-down. Nothing exciting at all. I read it over a year ago and I barely remember the book. That is my way of know if a book is good -- whether I remember the story over time.

The story does describe an interesting time and place. I haven't read much about old Vienna and that was good. But the mystery and detective story were not engaging.

Good luck with the read. It could be to other people's liking.

I enjoyed this book so much. Psychological, charming, suspenseful.

Just read the first 30 pages and the last 30 pages, the rest is immaterial.