The perfect summer read for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Dinah Jeffries

Will Alba find the music of her center?

Sardinia, 1968.

When eleven-year-old Alba Fresu witnesses her father and brother kidnapped by bandits, her previously happy and secure family members life is shaken towards the primary. The pair are eventually released, however the experience leaves Alba deeply disturbed, struggling to give tone of voice to her inner about The Last Concerto turmoil.

While accompanying her mother to cleaning careers, Alba trips the villa of the eccentric Signora and details the keys of a piano for the very first time. She is transported to another globe, one where she can finally express feeling too effective for words only.

She takes secret piano lessons and, against her parents’ wishes, accepts a scholarship or grant to the Rome conservatoire. There she immerses herself in the lively world of the town, full of temperature and interest she’s under no circumstances experienced before – and embarks on an affair that will change the span of her life permanently.

But Alba shortly gets to a crossroads, and must determine how to reconcile her musical talent with her longing for love and family members .

Praise for Sara Alexander:

‘Will leave readers riveted until the explosive bottom line’

Publishers Weekly

‘This enchanting novel is a delightful read, perfectly fitted to a warm beach using a cold beverage. Readers who enjoy Adriana Trigiani’s historic Italian family members sagas will adore Alexander’s debut.’

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