EAN: 9781529942873

Bilder-Quelle: averdo

Every Valley is a glittering narrative history of intertwined lives that tells the story behind one of the greatest pieces of music ever written Handel's Messiah . 'A delicious history of music power love genius royalty and adventure. Unforgettable.' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE London - Dublin 1741-42. An actress mired in scandal plans her escape from an abusive husband. A penniless sea captain sets out to rescue the city's abandoned infants. An African Muslim and former captive in the colonies becomes a celebrity. A grieving political dissident seeks release from his torment. And a great composer to kings - George Frideric Handel - now ill and straining to keep an audience's attention faces a decision that will secure his place in history. Evoking a pivotal moment at the birth of modernity a time of fear conspiracy and uprising and featuring some of the most unusual and brilliant personalities of the eighteenth century Every Valley is a cinematic and moving account of hope in the darkness and the entangled lives that shaped a masterpiece. 'A mesmerizing journey through one of the most fascinating and creative moments in human history' AMANDA FOREMAN 'Riveting' The Times Book of the Week 'Fascinating . . . cinematic . . . truly informative imaginative and engaging' Financial Times 'An absolute delight' PETER FRANKOPAN

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