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The Maids

3.7/5 ( ratings)

Solange and Claire are two housemaids who construct elaborate sadomasochistic rituals when their mistress is away. The focus of their role-playing is the murder of Madame and they take turns portraying both sides of the power divide. Their deliberate pace and devotion to detail guarantees that they always fail to actualize their fantasies by ceremoniously "killing" Madame at the ritual's dénouement.

Language: English

Pages: 43

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Release: January 01, 1974

ISBN: 0571054617

ISBN 13: 9780571054619

The Maids

3.7/5 ( ratings)

Solange and Claire are two housemaids who construct elaborate sadomasochistic rituals when their mistress is away. The focus of their role-playing is the murder of Madame and they take turns portraying both sides of the power divide. Their deliberate pace and devotion to detail guarantees that they always fail to actualize their fantasies by ceremoniously "killing" Madame at the ritual's dénouement.

Language: English

Pages: 43

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Release: January 01, 1974

ISBN: 0571054617

ISBN 13: 9780571054619

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