The Fifth String - Couverture souple

Sousa, John Philip

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1444423983 ISBN 13 : 9781444423983

Editeur : ValdeBooks, 2026

Synopsis

Best known as the legendary composer of stirring marches, John Philip Sousa reveals a different talent in The Fifth String—a haunting and dramatic tale where music, genius, and the supernatural intertwine. The story follows Angelo Diotti, a brilliant violinist whose extraordinary talent captivates audiences across Europe. During a mysterious encounter with a strange luthier, Angelo is given a remarkable violin unlike any other—an instrument with an additional, mysterious fifth string. This new string promises unparalleled beauty of sound, allowing the musician to perform with an emotional depth never before imagined. But the gift carries a troubling condition: the string will break only when its owner commits a terrible crime. At first the violin becomes the source of Angelo’s greatest triumphs, bringing him fame, admiration, and artistic fulfillment. Yet the knowledge of the instrument’s sinister promise slowly gnaws at his conscience. As passion, jealousy, and human weakness enter his life, the question grows ever more ominous: will the fifth string one day snap? Blending suspense, romance, and psychological tension, Sousa crafts a gripping story about ambition, temptation, and the dangerous price of genius. The Fifth String is a fascinating literary curiosity from a musical legend.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: ValdeBooks
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1444423983
• ISBN 13: 9781444423983
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 63
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• Personne responsable: non disponible