The Violin Lover
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Goose Lane Editions
Published: March 17, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 242
ISBN-13: 9780864924339
Subjects: Literary; Fiction; Fiction - Romance; Romance - Historical; Fiction / Literary; Historical fiction; Jews; Persecutions; Violinists
Description: "Between the wars, London Jews recognize Hitler's escalating hatred abroad and suffer attacks by the Blackshirts at home. Against this backdrop, The Violin Lover tells the story of a secret love affair and its disastrous effects." "Ned Abraham is "the violin lover." A successful doctor and an accomplished musician, he meets Clara Weiss and her son Jacob, a gifted 11-year-old pianist, at a Guildhall Christmas concert. Persuaded to play a Mozart sonata with the boy, Ned gains Jacob's confidence and admiration. At the same time, he begins a clandestine affair with Clara. When Clara recognizes that she and her lover have become rivals for her son's affection, the consequences are harrowing."--BOOK JACKET.