Love is Blind

Delve into the riveting world of 'Love is Blind,' a powerful novel by the acclaimed author that masterfully intertwines romance, ambition, and the tumultuous spirit of the early 20th century. This B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2019, invites readers to follow Brodie Moncur, a passionate young Scottish musician, as he escapes from his oppressive life in Edinburgh. Upon arriving in Paris, Brodie's encounter with a celebrated pianist and a striking Russian soprano, Lika Blum, ignites a fiery and obsessive love affair that leads him through a whirlwind of emotional turmoil, jealousy, and relentless desire. 'Love is Blind' elegantly captures Brodie's transformative journey across Europe from the romantic streets of Paris to the majestic landscapes of St Petersburg, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the haunting specter of revenge. With its immersive storytelling and a rich historical backdrop, this novel not only depicts one man's quest for love but also provides a sweeping view of a pivotal moment in history. Experience 384 pages of intricate character development and vivid imagery, making this a must-read for fans of historical romance and literary fiction. Enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase and embark on an unforgettable adventure with 'Love is Blind' — a triumph of modern literature that you won't want to miss.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241295922
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 384


Description:
When Brodie Moncur, a young Scottish musician, is offered a job in Paris, he seizes the chance to flee Edinburgh and his tyrannical clergyman father and begin a wildly different new chapter in his life. In Paris, a fateful encounter with a famous pianist irrevocably changes his future - and sparks an obsessive love affair with a beautiful Russian soprano, Lika Blum. Moving from Paris to St Petersburg to Edinburgh and back again, Brodie's love for Lika and its dangerous consequences pursue him around Europe and beyond, during an era of overwhelming change as the 19th century becomes the 20th.Love is Blind is a tale of dizzying passion and brutal revenge; of all the possibilities that life can offer, and how cruelly they can be snatched away. At once an intimate portrait of one man's life and an expansive exploration of the beginning of the 20th century, Love is Blind is a heart-stopping new novel from one of Britain's greatest writers.

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