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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Synopsis
Phil Ockerman falls hard for Bertha Strunk at a tango lesson in a church crypt in Clerkenwell. Bertha also bears a strong resemblance to the 17th century Venetian singer and composer Barbara Strozzi - with whom Phil happens to be obsessed. On their first serious date, they watch 'The Rainmaker', a tale of battered wives and the murder of an ex-husband. Could it be that Barbara's choice of film is not entirely innocent - especially considering that Phil afterwards finds himself carrying around a potential murder weapon?
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Is My tango with Barbara Strozzi appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This literary romance contains themes of obsession and potential violence, including references to domestic abuse and murder. The protagonist becomes infatuated with a woman who may be manipulating him toward violence against her ex-husband.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include domestic violence.
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in literary, unconventional romance with psychological complexity will find this intriguing.