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A bestselling author grows infatuated with a lascivious 18th century novel in Schine's gem-like, comic novel.
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"Witty, erotic, hilarious . . . . A deft comedic novel written in high style." People"Howlingly funny . . . . A wonderfully inventive comic voice." New York Times Book ReviewMeet Margaret Nathan, the brilliant but forgetful author of an unlikely bestseller. Happily married to a benevolently egotistical, slightly dull but sexy professor, Margaret seems blessed until she finds herself seduced by an eighteenth century novel she discovers in the library.Wrapped in its lascivious world, Margaret begins to imitate its protagonist, embarking on a hilarious jaunt around Manhattan in search of renewed passion. Will she find fulfillment through her escapades or settle for her husband? Part romantic comedy, part intellectual parody, Rameau s Niece is wise, affecting, and thoroughly entertaining."A zestful satire . . . . A brainy romantic comedy." Chicago Tribune"A screwball send-up of New York intelligentsia." New YorkCATHLEEN SCHINE is the author of many novels, most recently The Three Weissmanns of Westport, as well as the international bestseller The Love Letter, Alice in Bed, To the Bird House, She Is Me, and The New Yorkers."About the Author
Cathleen Schine is in her forties and the author of many novels, including THE LOVE LETTER and THE EVOLUTION OF JANE.. She did a post-graduate degree in mediaeval history before becoming a full-time writer.
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- PublisherPenguin
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0452271614
- ISBN 13 9780452271616
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages288
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