The Instrumentalist
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Narrated by:
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Emilia Clarke
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Harriet Constable
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**THE PHENOMENAL TOP TEN BESTSELLER**
‘An absorbing story of musical rivalry and ambition’ SUNDAY TIMES, Best historical fiction
‘Enthralling, passionate, vivid. The Instrumentalist is a marvel’ KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE
‘Historical fiction as it should be written’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
‘A captivating narrative as tightly tuned as a thriller' DAILY TELEGRAPH
‘A compassionate coming-of-age tale … Constable understands the power music has to sustain us’ OBSERVER
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Anna Maria may have no name, no fortune, no family. But she has her ambition, and her talent.
Her best hope lies in her teacher, Antonio Vivaldi. Soon she is his star pupil.
But as Anna Maria’s star rises, not everyone is happy. Because Anna Maria’s shining light is threatening to eclipse that of her mentor…
She will leave her mark, whatever it takes. And her story will be heard.
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‘Had me spellbound from start to finish’ EMMA STONEX
‘A story of musical rivalry which will completely capture your imagination’ ELODIE HARPER
‘Remarkable … A vivid and nuanced portrait of a groundbreaking woman’ NEW YORK TIMES
‘I was swept away by this searing portrait of ambition and betrayal’ ELIZABETH MACNEAL
‘A fascinating story of music, ambition, and womanhood in eighteenth-century Venice’ CHARMAINE WILKERSON
‘Viscerally transports you to eighteenth-century Venice and revives the lost story of a phenomenal woman’ MARIE CLAIRE
‘Fans of Jessie Burton’s The Miniaturist will adore it’ I PAPER
**An Observer Debut Novelist of 2024**
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- Miss A Clarke
- 24-09-24
Fabulous story, captivating narration
An enthralling, well-researched book - beautifully described characters and scenery
Sensitive, thought-provoking narration
Well worth listening to
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- Midnightshadow
- 22-12-24
A page turner
Loved this book so much. Very difficult to put down as just had to read one more chapter as the story was so engaging. Looking forward to many more books from this author.
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- SEAN E JAMES
- 21-09-24
Wow
The Instrumentalist is one of the best books I have ever read. Helped a little by a deep live of classical music, but a brilliant and beautifully wowed story. Thank you.
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- A S Ravenscroft
- 10-09-24
Atmosphere
An evocative step into 18th century Venice and a very credible account of Anna Maria delle Piteta - an outstanding violinist and orphan. Painfully revealing the submission of girls and women and their exploitation. It’s warm, engaging if very slightly over written in places - for me anyway.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-09-24
Beautiful gripping story based on a real person
A lovely meander through the two sides of 18c Venice with stunning descriptions of music notation and the determination of a girl to succeed despite her background and societal conventions.
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- Julia graham
- 18-10-24
Amazing
Absolutely brilliant, well written, such a great story, I fell in love, with Anna Maria, and her journey in Venice.
You will not be disappointed.
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- Pansypotter
- 25-09-24
“What more is there to discover?” - it’s a good question!
A totally absorbing & satisfying tale - beautifully read, I found it well worth a second listen:
As well as the central story, I enjoyed the
‘snapshots’ of the city & its community - including glimpses of the ‘seamy side’:
Wonderful characterisation of people from all walks of life, & I repeat that the reading itself is so articulate & calming, that it allows the listener to focus on the story - which is very well researched & developed:
I would recommend this title, both as a biography & an impression of 18th century Venice, itself
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-09-24
Best book in years
This is definitely up there in the best books ever. Beautifully written, beautifully narrated true story of a maestro.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-10-24
Truly remarkable
Truly remarkable book opening the world’s eyes on the true story of the beautiful music we know and love.
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- Frieda
- 23-12-24
Broken, damaged, beautiful
The main character, Anna-Maria, is an intense person. Arrogant in her naivety, striving for perfection.
The story, and stories, around her bring a sense of the time it is set, where women were nothing, and girls more so. And yet, men are nothing without them... and yet, so unaware of it.
It is filled with sadness, joyfulness, sorrow, and pride.
Well written and lovely narration.
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