The Berlin Affair

Michael J. Duthie

Berlin 1938 Louise von Hollendorf is married to Heinz, a German senior diplomat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She decides to take drawing lessons at the institute of Fine Arts. At the institute, Louise meets Mitsuko Matsugae, a young and alluring daughter of the Japanese Ambassador. Captivated by Mitsukos beauty, Louise asks her to model for her sketching practice. Rumor spreads at the institute that the two women are romantically engaged. Rather than driving them apart the rumors bring the two friends closer together and soon they have a passionate affair. As Louise later confides to her former literature professor, One moment we were laughing, the next, we were making love. They have their romantic encounters first at Louises house and later at a seedy hotel. After spending more and more time together Louise falls in love with Mitsuko.Her husband, Heinz, grows suspicious of the womens relationship. Heinz becomes not only jealous but also worried that his wifes indiscretions might harm his political ambitions. Heinz confronts Louise, who denies his allegation even in the face of clear evidence. ........

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