Michael, heir of the Gregoriev family, is meant for the Corps of Cadets and the Czar’s court, but his gift for composition drives him toward a lonely artist’s life. The novel moves through St. Petersburg balls, conservatories and love affairs, with Anton Rubinstein among the real musicians who cross its pages.
A rich romantic portrait of creative obsession, for readers who love novels about music. Download the free EPUB.
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