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Sigmund Freud meets Sherlock Holmes in mystery.
Imagine the excitement of merging two iconic minds like Freud and Holmes to unravel a woman's enigma. "Case Of Emily V" isn't just a clever psychological maze; it creatively weaves historical figures into a riveting fictional investigation. This book could intrigue you if you're fascinated by psychology, enjoy classic detective work, and appreciate a well-crafted puzzle that challenges the intellect.
- Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book Overall (1994)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780749396428
Authors:
Keith Oatley
Publisher: Minerva
Date of Publication: 1997-08-20
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.1
(rated by 39 readers)
Description
Two manuscripts are one is a case related by Sigmund Freud, the other an investigation described by Sherlock Holmes. Unknown to each other, they were both investigating Emily V. Her manuscript describes how she was seduced by her guardian, who later tracks her down to Vienna, and disappears.
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Sigmund Freud meets Sherlock Holmes in mystery.
Imagine the excitement of merging two iconic minds like Freud and Holmes to unravel a woman's enigma. "Case Of Emily V" isn't just a clever psychological maze; it creatively weaves historical figures into a riveting fictional investigation. This book could intrigue you if you're fascinated by psychology, enjoy classic detective work, and appreciate a well-crafted puzzle that challenges the intellect.
- Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book Overall (1994)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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