The Virtuoso
The Virtuoso by Margriet De Moor, published by Harry N. Abrams on February 1, 2002, is a reissue that spans 200 pages in English. This novel immerses readers in the world of Italian music and the aristocracy of Naples, focusing on Carlotta, a Neapolitan duchess who becomes captivated by Gasparo, a castrato she has adored since childhood. Set against the backdrop of an entire opera season, the narrative explores themes of passion and desire within a richly detailed historical context.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Carlotta’s emotional journey as she navigates her feelings for Gasparo amidst the opulence of her surroundings. The story unfolds with a blend of sweeping gestures and delicate nuances, reflecting the complexities of love and longing. De Moor’s writing evokes the sensuality of the era, inviting readers to experience the allure of music and the intricacies of aristocratic life in Naples.
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For one entire opera season, Carlotta, a Neapolitan duchess, sits in her candle-lit box captive to her passion for Gasparo, the tantalizing castrato with whom she has been smitten since their childhood together in a small Italian village. De Moor recreates the world of Italian music and Naples’ fashionable aristocracy with a sensuality that takes the breath away. First published in Holland, and since translated into thirteen languages, this unusual tale of song and sensuality has seduced readers around the world. A novel of sweeping gestures with delicate grace notes, The Virtuoso is a story of an exceptional place and and exceptional passion.
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