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Name: Netsuke
Author: Rikki Ducornet

In *Netsuke*, a trauma‑ridden psychoanalyst seeks to dominate both the intimate and professional realms of his life, seducing patients and strangers alike. His compulsive need for control is mirrored in his meticulous curation of rare netsuke, miniature sculptures passed down by his wife. The narrative explores how power, desire, and the ethical limits of therapy intertwine, exposing the fragile psyche that governs even the most secretive actions.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama

Authors: Rikki Ducornet

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