num_pages: 340
description: A sparkling propulsive new novel from the bestselling author of The Imperfectionists.Rome 1955. The artists gather for a picture at a party in an ancient villa. Bear Bavinsky creator of vast canvases larger than life is at the centre of the picture. His wife Natalie edges out of the shot.From the side of the room watches little Pinchtheir son. At five years old he loves Bear almost as much as he fears him. After Bear abandons their family Pinch will still worship him striving to live up to the Bavinsky name; while Natalie a ceramicist cannot hope to be more than a forgotten muse. Trying to burn brightly in his father's shadow Pinch's attempts flicker and die. Yet by the end of a career of twists and compromises Pinch will enact an unexpected rebellion that will leave forever his mark upon the Bear Bavinsky legacy.A masterful original examination of love duty art and fame The Italian Teacher cements Tom Rachman as among this generation's most exciting literary voices.
language: English
title: The Italian Teacher
publisher: Riverrun