The narrative intertwines music and war as a young musicologist, Meta Taverner, embarks on a quest to uncover the origins of a mysterious eighteenth-century sonata manuscript gifted by a Czech immigrant. As she seeks to reunite the lost movements and locate the manuscript's rightful owner, Meta's journey reveals the profound impact of history on personal lives, set against the backdrop of Prague's tumultuous past, from World War I to the Velvet Revolution. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the enduring power of music.
The narrative intertwines music and war as a young musicologist, Meta Taverner, embarks on a quest to uncover the origins of a mysterious eighteenth-century sonata manuscript gifted by a Czech immigrant. As she seeks to reunite the lost movements and locate the manuscript's rightful owner, Meta's journey reveals the profound impact of history on personal lives, set against the backdrop of Prague's tumultuous past, from World War I to the Velvet Revolution. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the enduring power of music.
