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A Man of Genius traces a writer’s descent from the safety of Regency London into a world of obsession and secrecy. As she follows the enigmatic Robert James—whom she admires as a genius—their relationship becomes tumultuous, culminating in violence and madness. The story migrates from flamboyant England to plague‑ridden Venice, where the writer confronts the monstrous ego of her lover and the mysteries of her own lineage, parentage, and identity.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Janet Todd
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