Roman Song
Roman Song by Brian Kennedy, published by Hodder Headline Ireland in 2005, is a fiction novel that follows the journey of Fergal Flynn, a young man from Belfast whose extraordinary singing talent is discovered by the renowned opera star Alfredo Moretti. As Fergal travels to Rome to study under Moretti, he encounters a world vastly different from his working-class roots. The narrative explores themes of identity and self-discovery, revealing that escaping a troubled past involves more than just a change of scenery.
The story also delves into the lives of Alfredo, Marla Davis, and Brendan Fiscetti, set against the backdrop of 1950s Venice. Their intertwined fates are further complicated by the arrival of Amelia, a widowed countess, which creates tension among the trio. As Fergal navigates his new environment, he learns that confronting his past is essential to finding his true voice. With 366 pages, this edition presents a rich tapestry of characters and experiences, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of personal growth and the pursuit of dreams.
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When Fergal Flynn’s remarkable singing talent is discovered by world-renowned opera star Alfredo Moretti, the young man sets out from his native Belfast for Rome, to study under the famous singer.
This new, sophisticated world is a far cry from working-class Belfast. But Fergal soon finds out that escaping from a troubled past is not just a matter of geography. The more he tries to disguise his rough edges, the harder it becomes for him to unearth his true voice.
Moving back in time to the glamour of 1950s Venice, Roman Song also tells the story of three leading lights of Tosca – Alfredo, Marla Davis and Brendan Fiscetti – and of Amelia, the beautiful widowed countess, whose entrance stage-left creates a bitter rift between the three companions. When, three decades on, Alfredo gets word that Brendan Fiscetti is starring at the Teatro where Fergal works backstage, it becomes clear that Fergal is not the only one running from his past . . .
Roman Song is an enchanting and funny tale of coming to terms with your true self, and of how facing your demons can open the door to the fulfilment of dreams.
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