A memoir in three parts, Concertina spans five years of the author's life as she makes the extraordinary transition from culinary expert to professional dominatrix. Taking the reader into the secret, hidden world of suburban sado-masochism, Winemaker introduces us to a fascinating array of colourful characters, before she breaks the code of domination: falling in love with a client. The chemistry between the author and her lover - a high-powered City executive addicted to wild sex games - becomes the catalyst for a deeper and more intimate exploration of their desires. As they take the games out of the dungeon and into their everyday lives, the consequences of their union make addictive reading, and we learn something about relationships taken to a level most of us never dare experience.
About the Author :
Susan Winemaker is a London-based Canadian writer who majored in philosophy and trained as a professional chef. This is her first book.
Review :
“…rich, layered, funny, tragic and mature beyond its years.”--"Chatelaine"
“…lyrical, poignant, and multi-layered, like a delicate pastry, or perhaps more like an onion, the increasingly sharp layers of which can sometimes make your eyes sting but that you know will add intense flavour to your dish.”--"The Globe and Mail "
“…beautifully imagined…”--"The Toronto Star "
“…an addictive memoir with a sexual twist. Some of the details may make more prudish readers squirm, but it’s worth a little discomfort for a glimpse into Winemaker’s world.”--"The ""Calgary"" Herald "
“The suffocations and constrictions of Winemaker’s existence concertina out into moments of sublime freedom.”--"The National Post "
.,."rich, layered, funny, tragic and mature beyond its years."--"Chatelaine" .,."lyrical, poignant, and multi-layered, like a delicate pastry, or perhaps more like an onion, the increasingly sharp layers of which can sometimes make your eyes sting but that you know will add intense flavour to your dish."--"The Globe and Mail "
.,."beautifully imagined..."--"The Toronto Star "
.,."an addictive memoir with a sexual twist. Some of the details may make more prudish readers squirm, but it's worth a little discomfort for a glimpse into Winemaker's world."--"The ""Calgary"" Herald "
"The suffocations and constrictions of Winemaker's existence concertina out into moments of sublime freedom."--"The National Post"
