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Contemporary Fiction

The Woman on the Stairs

1 min read·ger. Die Frau auf der Treppe · 2014

Interesting Facts

  • The book tells the story of a mysterious woman depicted in a painting and three men whose lives become intertwined because of this painting.
  • The story begins with a lawyer discovering a painting he thought long lost in a gallery in Sydney.
  • The main character, Irene Gundlach, is the muse and model for the artist who created the painting.
  • The book explores themes of love, betrayal, art, and the search for life's meaning.
  • The plot unfolds across multiple timelines, allowing a deeper understanding of the characters' motives and experiences.
  • The work raises questions about how art can influence people's lives and how the past can haunt us in the present.
The Woman on the Stairs
Date of publication: 3 September 2024
Updated: 13 November 2026
———Original title: ger. Die Frau auf der Treppe · 2014
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