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The Piano Tuner

An enchanting journey through music and self-discovery

Daniel Mason author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:18th Mar '21

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This captivating tale follows Edgar Drake, a piano tuner, as he embarks on a transformative journey, ultimately questioning his life and choices in The Piano Tuner.

In The Piano Tuner, readers are introduced to Edgar Drake, a piano tuner in Victorian London, who is unexpectedly summoned by the War Office. This peculiar request leads him on a journey far beyond his quiet existence, taking him through the jungles of Burma to repair a grand piano owned by a mysterious army surgeon. The story begins on a misty afternoon in 1886, setting the stage for an adventure that intertwines music, intrigue, and the complexities of human relationships.

As Edgar travels across Europe, the Red Sea, and India, he encounters an enchanting yet elusive woman who captivates his imagination and complicates his journey. The narrative delves into Edgar's internal struggles as he grapples with the motives behind his summons and the potential changes awaiting him upon his return home. The lush descriptions and rich imagery transport readers to exotic locales, creating a vivid backdrop for Edgar's transformation.

The Piano Tuner is not just a tale of adventure; it explores the deeper themes of fear, desire, and the quest for understanding oneself. Daniel Mason weaves a spellbinding narrative that invites readers to reflect on their own journeys and the choices that shape their lives. This beautifully crafted novel has resonated with audiences worldwide, making it an instant bestseller and a classic in contemporary literature.

Engrossing . . . the reader falls under the spell that the author is weaving, surrendering to the story's exotic magic * The Times *
Remarkable . . . a novel that immerses the reader in a distant world with startling immediacy and ardor -- Michiko Kakutani * New York Times *
A virtuoso tale, cast in the Burmese colonial wars of the 1880s . . . Mason [adds] a depth of quirky historical knowledge and a feel for the brutal politics of colonialism, to create a complex and subtly imagined adventure . . . with echoes of other books: Heart of Darkness, of course, and A Handful of Dust . . . a highly dextrous and involving performance * Observer *
Intriguing and alluring . . . those strange images of Europe meeting the east, of the east engulfing Europe, linger like a haunting tune * Guardian *
An ambitious, adventuresome, highly unusual first novel that offers pleasures too rarely encountered in contemporary American literary fiction . . . [Mason is] a gifted, original and courageous writer * Washington Post *
Luminous . . . Mason's writing achieves that kind of reverie in which every vision, tone, flavor and sensation is magnified * Los Angeles Times *

ISBN: 9781529053821

Dimensions: 196mm x 129mm x 24mm

Weight: 264g

384 pages