The Woman and the Ape: A Novel

The Woman and the Ape is the story of a unique and unforgettable couple--Madelene and Erasmus. Madelene is the wife of Adam Burden a distinguished behavioral scientist. Erasmus--the unlikely prince--is a 300-pound ape. Brought to the Burdens London home after escaping from animal smugglers Erasmus is discovered to be a highly intelligent anthropoid ape the closest thing yet to a human being. Madelene decides to save Erasmus and between them blossoms a profound affection as deep as any human relationship. A fable for our time The Woman and the Ape poses searching questions about the nature of love freedom and humanity.