Three interlocking stories offer diverse perspectives on history and identity for a rich, layered reading experience
Set in Budapest, a city steeped in cultural heritage and divided by history, providing authentic backdrop to the narrative
Explores themes of war, tyranny, and the resilience of the human spirit, resonating with contemporary readers
Features a Nobel laureate and a Pulitzer winner, ensuring literary significance and critical acclaim
Author Andrew ervin, known for his empathetic and mature prose, delivers a strong debut
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A novel by Andrew Ervin
August 24, 2010 • 6 x 9 • 192 pages • 978-1-56689-246-9
Music, war, and imperial ambition touch three lives in this intricately woven story.
World-renowned composer and Holocaust survivor Lajos Harkályi has returned to Hungary to debut his final opera and share his mother’s parting gift, the melody from a lullaby s