Crescendo 9781787305571 Hardback

How far are you willing to go to get what you truly desire?Its the summer of 1957 and Max, a piano prodigy, is on a sold-out concert tour.’Unputdownable’THE TIMES’An enthralling literary symphony of ambition, desire and obsession’LAYNE FARGO’I couldnt tear myself away’ERIN KELLYHis beautiful twin sister, Natasha, serves as his manager and minder. But despite Natashas careful planning, he begins, for the first time in his career, to make mistakes on stage. Upending his schedule to seek a cure in Paris, Max sets up the pair in the sprawling mansion of a handsome and wealthy count. But Henri is more than just a patron of the arts; he has also been unknown to Max Natashas lover.Freed from the familiar dynamic of manager and talent, Natashas simmering resentment and Maxs deep insecurity turn into a rivalry, as the two vie for Henris attention. While Henri woos Natasha in galleries and cafs during the day, it is Maxs playing that draws him from bed each night.As the twins compete, the fractures in their already vulnerable relationship start to show, with devastating consequences for both.’Thrilling, claustrophobic, passionate’BRIDGET COLLINS’A riveting study in pressure – artistic, romantic and familial’LARA PRESCOTT’I devoured it’ANNA BAILEY’Sumptuous and intoxicating. . . a perfect summer read’RACHEL BLACKMOREHeady and intoxicating’KAT DUNN