Description
Discover the transformative power of music and love in this gripping novel that won the prestigious 2016 Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction. Explore the life of Alice Murray, a gifted pianist whose journey begins in an orange orchard in rural Australia. After her mother recognizes her unique talent, Alice is sent to a harsh boarding school in northern England. Her dreams flourish when she receives a scholarship to the Royal College of Music in London, where she meets Edward, an economics professor who brings both love and turmoil into her life. As Alice navigates the complexities of passion and personal crisis, she clings to her music, hoping it will guide her through isolation and despair. Immerse yourself in this beautifully written story that resonates with fans of Anne Tyler and Elizabeth Strout, and discover how the bonds of kindness and resilience can help one overcome life’s darkest challenges. This B-format paperback novel, published in 2017 by Random House Australia, spans 352 pages of emotional depth and artistic inspiration. Perfect for readers searching for novels that weave music into the fabric of life, this gripping fiction is a must-have for your book collection. **Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781925324228**. Order now to experience Alice’s journey of rediscovery and resilience. Fast shipping ensures that your reading adventure begins without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925324228
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 352
Description:
Winner of the 2016 Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction, a gripping and beautifully written novel for fans of Anne Tyler and Elizabeth Strout.
I have no use for forgiveness, not yet. But other ideas like that, kindness, for example, I think that is fundamental. Resurrection; I like that too. And love, of course, love, love, love.'Alice Murray learns to play the piano aged three on an orange orchard in rural Australia. Recognising her daughter?s gift, her mother sends Alice to boarding school in the bleak north of England, and there Alice stays for the rest of her childhood. Then she?s offered a scholarship to the Royal College of Music in London, and on a summer school in Oxford she meets Edward, an economics professor who sweeps her off her feet.Alice soon finds that Edwards is damaged, and she?s trapped. She clings to her playing and to her dream of becoming a concert pianist, until disaster strikes. Increasingly isolated as the years unravel, eventually Alice can?t find it in herself to carry on. Then she hears the most beautiful music from the walls of her house ... This novel?s love story is that of a woman who must embrace life again if she is to survive. Inspiring and compelling, it explores the dark terrain of violence and the transformative powers of music and love.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925324228
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 352
Description:
Winner of the 2016 Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction, a gripping and beautifully written novel for fans of Anne Tyler and Elizabeth Strout.
I have no use for forgiveness, not yet. But other ideas like that, kindness, for example, I think that is fundamental. Resurrection; I like that too. And love, of course, love, love, love.'Alice Murray learns to play the piano aged three on an orange orchard in rural Australia. Recognising her daughter?s gift, her mother sends Alice to boarding school in the bleak north of England, and there Alice stays for the rest of her childhood. Then she?s offered a scholarship to the Royal College of Music in London, and on a summer school in Oxford she meets Edward, an economics professor who sweeps her off her feet.Alice soon finds that Edwards is damaged, and she?s trapped. She clings to her playing and to her dream of becoming a concert pianist, until disaster strikes. Increasingly isolated as the years unravel, eventually Alice can?t find it in herself to carry on. Then she hears the most beautiful music from the walls of her house ... This novel?s love story is that of a woman who must embrace life again if she is to survive. Inspiring and compelling, it explores the dark terrain of violence and the transformative powers of music and love.