Description

A gifted violinist at the height of his career, Michael Holme, is drawn back into the orbit of his past when he rekindles a relationship with Julia McNicholl. As their love returns, it is shadowed by a secret that threatens not only their future, but also the very music that has shaped their lives. Set amid the discipline and glamour of Europe’s concert world, the novel interweaves performances, rehearsals, and intimate conversations to explore how artistry can both console and expose our deepest fears. With Vikram Seth’s signature blend of lyrical realism and precise musical insight, the story examines love, loss, and the fragile balance between talent, intimacy, and time.

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paperback

Phoenix House

Published Jan 1, 1999

380 pages

ISBN: 9781861591173

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Details

First Published

1999

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for An Equal Music by Vikram Seth.

Suicide/Self-Harm
War/Trauma