This is actually the most widely known work from the Austrian writer and poet Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch who based this tale of love, humiliation and obsession largely by himself life and gave the English language the word masochism. A compelling well written story it has inspired and affected many psychologists, artists, writers and music artists from Thomas Mann towards the Velvet Underground and even Freud, since its 1st publication in 1870. The audience Michael Praed is an accomplished acting professional whose extensive encounter confidently captures this fascinating story of torment and intimate female domination.