Clara has lost
another boyfriend because she can’t commit to a long term
relationship. She has to move again and that means carting her
Bluthner piano to yet another apartment. This time on the second
floor. In the move, she hurts her hand and finally decides she’s
had enough of a piano she doesn’t play. Time to sell it.
Katya a young girl
in the Soviet Union is entranced by hearing a neighbor play the
Bluthner piano. When the old man dies, he leaves the instrument to
Katya who becomes a talented musician. She marries Mikhail, who
becomes frustrated by his inability to provide for his family. He
convinces her to move to California telling her that one day she will
get her piano back.
This is not only the
story of Clara and Katya. It is also the story of the piano One of
the most interesting parts of the book is the author’s description
of how the Beuthner pianos were created. The writing is beautifully
done and pulls you into the story. There is a romance, but more it is
the story of finding yourself and letting go of the past.
I enjoyed the book
and recommend it if you enjoy well written romance that also explores the theme of artistic
inspiration and how the talent and problems of the parents affect the
children.
I received this book
from First to Read for this review.
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