Description
In 1886, a British piano tuner is sent to deep colonial Burma to service a senior officer’s instrument—and what begins as a practical assignment becomes a journey into unfamiliar landscapes, languages, and loyalties. Over three months, the tuner’s careful ear and steady craft draw him into the rhythms of a place far from home, where music both bridges and exposes cultural distance. As he navigates the demands of his patrons and the realities of life on the margins of empire, the novel explores themes of displacement, moral ambiguity, and the quiet power of art to endure amid upheaval. Daniel Mason’s debut is celebrated for its lyrical historical atmosphere and immersive travel narrative, blending meticulous period detail with a character-driven story of adaptation and wonder.
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paperback
Vintage
Published Aug 19, 2003
336 pages
ISBN: 9781400030385
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First Published
2003
Language
eng
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