{"product_id":"the-girl-with-twenty-fingers-9781735774794","title":"The Girl with Twenty Fingers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eA heartwarming debut novel about the powers of music and friendship. Sarah's hope of becoming a concert pianist is shattered when she bombs an important performance, and she feels like an imposter in her job as a food magazine editor. A chance encounter in a music shop leads to a surprising friendship with an elderly widower with a unique grand piano, and Sarah unravels the mysteries of Mozart's war-time past and finds the strength to redirect her own future. The book is laced with melodies from Mozart and Schumann to Toto and Nena and asks the question: Can music change lives? \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 304 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 January 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blackwater Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA captivating debut novel, delving into the profound impact of music and friendship. Sarah's dreams of becoming a concert pianist were dashed when she stumbled during a crucial Mozart concerto performance. Now in Munich, she struggles to find her place as a food magazine editor, feeling like an imposter in her profession. Fate intervenes in the form of a chance encounter in a music shop, where Sarah forms an unexpected bond with an elderly widower, who possesses a remarkable grand piano. Together, they embark on a musical journey, playing Mozart's masterpieces for four hands, unraveling the mysteries of his wartime past, uncovering a musical secret within her own family, and finding the courage to shape her own future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaced with enchanting melodies from the likes of Mozart, Schumann, Toto, and Nena, THE GIRL WITH TWENTY FINGERS captivates readers with its poignant storytelling. It poses thought-provoking questions about the transformative power of music, the nature of failure and second chances, embracing life to the fullest, and confronting issues of cultural identity, privilege, and relevance in our contemporary world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKate Mueser's debut novel is a testament to her talent for crafting a rich and immersive narrative that resonates with readers of all ages. With its timeless themes and urgent messages, it serves as a reminder of the profound impact that music and friendship can have on our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 x 22 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781735774794\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kate Mueser","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095477547258,"sku":"9781735774794","price":15.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1674814153218_book.jpg?v=1675330403","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-girl-with-twenty-fingers-9781735774794","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}