Nineteenth-century Vienna was a wellspring of culture, high society, and decadence -- and home to Josephine Mutzenbacher. One of the most beautiful and sought after libertines of the age, she rose from the streets to become a celebrated courtesan. As a young woman, she learned the secrets of her profession. As mistress to wealthy, powerful men, she used her talents to transform herself from a slattern to the most wanted woman of the age. This candid, long-suppressed memoir is her story.
(less)Nineteenth-century Vienna was a wellspring of culture, high society, and decadence -- and home to Josephine Mutzenbacher. One of the most beautiful and sought after libertines of the age, she rose from the streets to become a celebrated
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Memoirs of Josephine | 
