The story of the 1002nd night

Vienna around 1880: The Persian Shah visits the capital. Bored with his harem ladies, he demands the married Countess W. as a companion for one night. A moral and diplomatic dilemma, for which the present Baron von Taittinger fortunately knows a solution: He has the prostitute Mizzi Schinagl, who strongly resembles the Countess, dressed up in royal style and presents her to the Persian ruler. The Shah is satisfied, the problem seems solved, but the 1002nd night of love for the prostitute does not go without scandalous consequences. Gustl Weishappel reads Roth's captivating novel, which skillfully examines the double standards of its time. Unabridged reading with Gustl Weishappel, 1 mp3-CD, 7 hours 20 minutes.