The Ghost of Frédéric Chopin

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By Éric Faye

Series: Walter Presents

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The Ghost of Frédéric Chopin by Éric Faye explores the story of an enigmatic clairvoyant who channels the spirit of Frédéric Chopin. Set in contemporary Europe, the narrative intertwines mystery and music, as the lives of those who encounter this supposed reincarnation are transformed. The tale gently delves into themes of identity, art, and the ethereal connections that bind the past to the present.
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You might enjoy this novel if you're intrigued by stories that blend mystery with historical fiction, particularly those featuring legendary musical figures. The narrative offers a unique exploration of the supernatural intertwined with compelling emotional insights, making it appealing for readers who appreciate meticulously crafted storytelling with a touch of the enigmatic.

The Ghost of Frédéric Chopin

The third book in the Walter Presents Library: a bewitching Prague-set mystery about a woman who claims to transcribe music from the ghost of Chopin.

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Prague, 1995: Vera Foltynova, a widow in her late 50s, claims to receive visits from the ghost of the great composer Frédéric Chopin. What's more, she declares that Chopin has dictated dozens of compositions to her, allowing the world to hear the sublime music he was unable to create in his own short life. Many dismiss her story as a ridiculous hoax, while others swear that the music has the same beauty and refinement as the work of the dead master.

Ludvik Slany, a secret police agent-turned-television journalist, is assigned to make a documentary debunking Vera's claims. He arrives in Prague ready to uncover a scam, but the more he subtly tries to trick her into giving herself away, the more he begins to think he may be witnessing a genuine miracle...

An intricately plotted mystery imbued with the foggy atmosphere of post-Communist Prague, The Ghost of Frédéric Chopin is an engrossing story of art, faith, and the ghosts of the past.

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The Ghost of Frédéric Chopin by Éric Faye is celebrated for its blend of meticulous realism and delicate fantasy, conjuring a field of limitless possibilities. The novel is described as a noir tale rich with mystery and elegance, set in a mesmerising and enigmatic Prague.

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ISBN: 9781782277224

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Contributors:

Translated by Sam Taylor
Translated by Sam Taylor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Walter Presents Éric Faye

About the Author

Eric Faye is a journalist and prize-winning author of over twenty books of fiction, essays and travel writing. For his fiction he has been awarded the Deux-Magots Prize and the Grand Prix du roman from the Academie Francaise. The Ghost of Frederic Chopin is his eleventh novel.