The Midnight Pianist
The Midnight Pianist by Julia Osborne, published by ETT Imprint in March 2015, is a 170-page young adult fiction novel set in an Australian country town during the 1960s. The story follows fourteen-year-old Sandra, a shy piano student who embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she navigates her feelings for Nick Morgan, a boy who has already left school and is largely unaware of her existence. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of simpler times, before the prevalence of smartphones and social media, capturing the essence of youthful ambition and the complexities of first love.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as friendship, love, and the challenges of growing up. As Sandra’s relationship with Nick develops at a polocrosse carnival, she faces events that test her friendships and her understanding of herself. The book delves into the lifestyles of young girls and the romantic aspirations that accompany adolescence, all while intertwining the beauty of music throughout the narrative. This edition offers a glimpse into a nostalgic era, making it a relatable tale for those reflecting on their own experiences of youth and romance.
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‘…distant hooves beat time with the name. Nick Nick Nicholas Nick, they cantered. A melody began that danced along on the magical words…’ It’s 1960 in an Australian country town – a time well before smartphones and social media. Fourteen-year-old Sandra, a shy but ambitious piano student, is on a journey of discovery. She’s secretly in love with Nick Morgan, but he’s already left school and hardly knows she exists. Everything changes when she finally gets to know Nick at a polocrosse carnival. Even her best friend and Sandra’s beautiful piano become less important. But she is swept out of her depth by events which test the value of her friendships and challenge her in ways she could never have imagined. ‘A truly absorbing tale for teenagers.’ – Barbara Ker Wilson AM, University of Queensland Press (Ret.) ‘There are so many beautiful passages, lovingly felt moments and deft touches that will strike the reader back to the purity of their own childhood, first love and love of the land that make for inescapable reading. I can thoroughly recommend it.’ – Tom Thompson, ABC Radio 702 ‘A delightful coming-of-age story about first love, teenage dreams and the courage to face reality … all told through a filter of beautiful music…’ – Candida Baker
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