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An Equal Music

A powerful love story from the author of A SUITABLE BOY
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An Equal Music by Vikram Seth is a compelling tale of passion and the complexities of love. It follows Michael, a talented violinist, who's confronted by the return of his former lover, Julia, into his life. Set against the backdrop of classical music, the story explores themes of lost love, artistic dedication, and the intricate dynamics of human relationships.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate an intricately woven love story set in the world of classical music, filled with emotional depth and lyrical prose. It's ideal for readers who value beautifully rendered settings and complex character dynamics that explore themes of passion, loss, and the redeeming power of music.

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An Equal Music

A powerful love story from the author of the international bestseller A SUITABLE BOY

Over 350,000 copies sold in paperback alone 'This book is music ... it's an extraordinary book that finds music in everything, and everything in music' Independent on Sunday 'The finest novel about music ever written in English' Daily Telegraph 'A virtuoso performance, wrapping love, life and music into an absorbing read' Sebastian Shakespeare, Evening Standard 'A hauntingly beautiful story about loss and love, and the power of music to transform human experience' Mail on Sunday

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A chance sighting on a bus; a letter which should never have been read; a pianist with a secret that touches the heart of her music...

An Equal Music is a book about love, about the love of a woman lost and found and lost again; it is a book about music and how the love of music can run like a passionate fugue through a life. It is the story of Michael, of Julia, and of the love that binds them.

'A novel that can stand being reread and reread, but the first time round is an emotional cliffhanger ...secure a copy for yourself, settle down, and prepare for the unforgettable' Sunday Times

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An Equal Music by Vikram Seth has been praised for its evocative depiction of music and its profound emotional depth. Reviewers have lauded it as a beautifully crafted novel that intertwines themes of love, loss, and the transformative power of music with striking clarity and sensitivity. It is described as an exceptional portrayal of a musician's relationship with his music, offering a deeply moving and timeless narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753807736

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Vikram Seth was born in 1952. He trained as an economist and has lived for several years each in England, California, China and India. He is the author of A Suitable Boy, which was an international number one bestseller.

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