Mortal Mischief

Authors: Frank Tallis

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“The stalls of the Naschmarkt had spilled right up to the Secession building and the air was filled with noise: fishmongers, butchers and bakers – costermongers, barrow boys, and pedlars – all of their voices combining to create a disharmonious commercial chorus. Down the Linke Wienzeile, the most conspicuous building was the Theatre an der Wien, the venue where Beethoven's Fidelio had first been performed a hundred years earlier. It seemed fitting to Liebermann that the Secessionists should cel...ebrate the great composer's genius only yards away from a site of almost spiritual significance.'Well, then,' said Liebermann, straightening his necktie and adjusting his collar. 'Here we are.'Clara and Hannah looked up towards the House of the Secession. Their gaze was naturally attracted to its most significant feature – a golden dome constructed from a delicate patchwork of gilded bronze leaves.'You can see why they call it the golden cabbage,' said Hannah.'Really, my dear, how can you say that?MoreLess Read More Read Less