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Jane Blaiser is a spiritual person; her husband Alan is a romantic one. The two seem made for each other, yet their marriage has reached a point of stagnation and both are becoming restless. Even romantic gestures are becoming routine. Until an unscheduled nighttime trip to the Frick museum changes all that in just one night: Jane finds herself in the middle of a party the likes of which she's never seen before. The museum's paintings have come alive and are walking the hallways, bringing their personalities and drama with them. And at the head of them all is Venus, the Goddess of love and beauty, who has set her sights on Jane and Alan.
This surreal romance sweeps the characters off their feet and spirits them away into a fairy tale version of the real world. Odd occurrences and strange people become the norm in this modern myth. The story examines the idea and representation of Venus, as well as the way our perspective shapes our world view. Love ad attraction, beauty and sensuality—these concepts are laid bare at Jane and Alan's feet. Luger's prose is magical, and under her guidance, the book takes a turn for the surreal. Counts, Barons, Gods, and other powerful beings walk among mere humans. Lives cross and become connected, while Venus and her son pull some metaphorical puppet strings. Will this odd experience strengthen Jane and Alan's bonds or weaken them beyond repair? Take a trip into the shadow world with the wonderfully creative Enter Venus.