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The Instrumentalist: ‘Brilliantly imagined’ – Sunday Times

The Instrumentalist: ‘Brilliantly imagined’ – Sunday Times

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  • More about The Instrumentalist: ‘Brilliantly imagined’ – Sunday Times

The Instrumentalist is a historical fiction novel set in eighteenth-century Venice that tells the story of Anna Maria, a talented musician who becomes Vivaldi's star pupil and threatens to eclipse his fame. It has received critical acclaim for its engaging narrative, vivid descriptions, and historical accuracy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC


Anna Maria may have no name, no fortune, and no family, but she has her ambition and her talent. Her best hope lies in her teacher, Antonio Vivaldi. Soon, she is his star pupil. But as Anna Maria's star rises, not everyone is happy. Because Anna Maria's shining light is threatening to eclipse that of her mentor... She will leave her mark, whatever it takes. And her story will be heard.

"Had me spellbound from start to finish." - Emma Stonex

"A story of musical rivalry which will completely capture your imagination." - Elodie Harper

"I was swept away by this searing portrait of ambition and betrayal." - Elizabeth Macneal

"An immersive, impassioned tale full of colour and sound." - Observer

"A fascinating story of music, ambition, and womanhood in eighteenth-century Venice." - Charmaine Wilkerson

"Viscerally transports you to eighteenth-century Venice and revives the lost story of a phenomenal woman." - Marie Claire

"Fans of Jessie Burton's The Miniaturist will adore it." - I Paper

**An Observer Debut Novelist of 2024**

Weight: 542g
Dimension: 242 x 164 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526672568

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