Swoon

"Swoon" explores the true nature of charismatic lovers throughout history and into the present, challenging common stereotypes of seducers as merely attractive or wealthy. Through a blend of science, culture, and interviews, author Betsy Prioleau reveals that great lovers possess a unique combination of traits such as joy, intensity, genuine admiration for women, and mastery over desire. The book offers a provocative look at what makes these masters of seduction so captivating and argues that society needs such genuine lovers now more than ever.