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When the infamous Lord Lucan enters psychiatrist Hildegard Wolf’s Paris office, she discovers a patient claiming to be him. As she wrestles to determine the truth, Wolf must confront the possibility that she herself may be linked to the fugitive, all while navigating her unconventional therapeutic approach and a high‑stakes European pursuit. The novel explores themes of identity, deception, and the fine line between healer and perpetrator.
First publish date: March 1, 2001
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Muriel Spark
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