About the book
In a museum far from home, a lawyer stumbles across a painting of a woman he once knew, Irene. Decades before, he had become entangled in her affairs when he was called on to settle a dispute between her husband, who had commissioned the portrait, and the painter of the work—who was also her lover. When, ultimately, the lawyer fell in love with her himself and risked everything for her, she mysteriously disappeared—along with the painting.
Now, face to face with the portrait once again, the lawyer must reconcile his past and present selves. When he eventually locates Irene, he is forced to confront the truth of his love—and the reality that his life has been irrevocably changed. A poignant, intricately crafted novel of obsession, creativity, and love, this is Bernhard Schlink at his peak.
Editions of The Woman on the Stairs
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781101870716
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781101912348
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101870723
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781524756543
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781524756550
Read an Excerpt
In a museum far from home, a lawyer stumbles across a painting of a woman he once knew, Irene. Decades before, he had become entangled in her affairs when he was called on to settle a dispute between her husband, who had commissioned the portrait, and the painter of the work—who was also her lover. When, ultimately, the lawyer fell in love with her himself and risked everything for her, she mysteriously disappeared—along with the painting.
Now, face to face with the portrait once again, the lawyer must reconcile his past and present selves. When he eventually locates Irene, he is forced to confront the truth of his love—and the reality that his life has been irrevocably changed. A poignant, intricately crafted novel of obsession, creativity, and love, this is Bernhard Schlink at his peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Woman on the Stairs about?
In a museum far from home, a lawyer stumbles across a painting of a woman he once knew, Irene. Decades before, he had become entangled in her affairs when he was called on to settle a dispute between her husband, who had commissioned the portrait, and the painter of the work—who was also her lover. When, ultimately, the lawyer fell in love with her himself and risked everything for her, she mysteriously disappeared—along with the painting.
Now, face to face with the portrait once again, the lawyer must reconcile his past and present selves. When he eventually locates Irene, he is forced to confront the truth of his love—and the reality that his life has been irrevocably changed. A poignant, intricately crafted novel of obsession, creativity, and love, this is Bernhard Schlink at his peak.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Woman on the Stairs?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Woman on the Stairs?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781101870716
Is The Woman on the Stairs part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Woman on the Stairs?
Bernhard Schlink
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Woman on the Stairs is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781101870716) and paperback(ISBN 9781101912348) and ebook(ISBN 9781101870723) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781524756543) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781524756550)
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