{"product_id":"9780008273736_the-last-concerto-the-perfect-summer-read-for-fans-of-santa-montefiore-victoria-hislop-and-dinah-jeffries","title":"The Last Concerto: The perfect summer read for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Dinah Jeffries","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe perfect summer read for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Dinah Jeffries\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eWill Alba find the music of her heart?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eSardinia, 1968.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen eleven-year-old Alba Fresu witnesses her father and brother kidnapped by bandits, her previously happy and secure family life is shaken to the core. The pair are eventually released, but the experience leaves Alba deeply disturbed, unable to give voice to her inner turmoil.\u003cbr\u003eWhile accompanying her mother to cleaning jobs, Alba visits the villa of an eccentric Signora and touches the keys of a piano for the first time. She is transported to another world, one where she can finally express emotion too powerful for words alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe takes secret piano lessons and, against her parents’ wishes, accepts a scholarship to the Rome conservatoire. There she immerses herself in the vibrant world of the city, full of heat and passion she’s never experienced before – and embarks on an affair that will change the course of her life forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Alba soon reaches a crossroads, and must decide how to reconcile her musical talent with her longing for love and family . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Sara Alexander:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Will leave readers riveted until the explosive conclusion’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This enchanting novel is a delightful read, perfectly suited for a warm beach with a cold beverage. Readers who enjoy Adriana Trigiani’s historical Italian family sagas will adore Alexander’s debut.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative, set in the rural landscapes of Sardinia and the bustling city of Rome, is a captivating blend of romance and cultural heritage. Alba's journey through marriage, divorce, and her pursuit of music in the 20th century is a testament to her resilience and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Santa Montefiore (The Kiss), Rosanna Ley (The Forever Garden), Rachel Hore (The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge), and Fiona Valpy (The Season of Dreams).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sara Alexander, Read by Sara Alexander","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889230631061,"sku":"9780008273736","price":39.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008273736.jpg?v=1776888531","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008273736_the-last-concerto-the-perfect-summer-read-for-fans-of-santa-montefiore-victoria-hislop-and-dinah-jeffries","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}