An Equal Music A Novel
An Equal Music A Novel by Vikram Seth, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on May 2, 2000, is a literary work that delves into the lives of two talented musicians. The story follows Michael Holme, a violinist in the successful Maggiore Quartet, who grapples with memories of his past love, pianist Julia McNicholl. After a decade apart, Julia reenters his life, now married and a mother, reigniting their romance against the enchanting backdrops of Venice and Vienna.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of love, music, and personal truth as Michael and Julia confront their shared history and the complexities of their relationship. The novel presents a vivid portrayal of the international music scene, highlighting the emotional and psychological dimensions of its characters. With 400 pages of evocative writing, this edition invites readers to engage with the intricate dynamics of love and artistry.
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The author of the international bestseller A Suitable Boy returns with a powerful and deeply romantic tale of two gifted musicians. Michael Holme is a violinist, a member of the successful Maggiore Quartet. He has long been haunted, though, by memories of the pianist he loved and left ten years earlier, Julia McNicholl. Now Julia, married and the mother of a small child, unexpectedly reenters his life and the romance flares up once more.
Against the magical backdrop of Venice and Vienna, the two lovers confront the truth about themselves and their love, about the music that both unites and divides them, and about a devastating secret that Julia must finally reveal. With poetic, evocative writing and a brilliant portrait of the international music scene, An Equal Music confirms Vikram Seth as one of the world’s finest and most enticing writers.
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