Master and Slave: A Covert Love Story

A warm and whimsical retelling of the traditional Pygmalion ("Cinderella") myth, with both the strong erotic elements the title suggests and the romantic ambiance indicated by the subtitle. A major subtheme of the novel is the distinction between private and public personas. The overall tone of the prose is light and impressionistic, with a considerable humor and some tasteful romantic interludes.