I wonder if perhaps Emily Barr used Jacqueline du Pre for her inspiration here for this centres on a highly-strung, strong-willed classical musician whose personal life conflicts with her professional one. It is a very human story from a talented author who, up until now, has used her experiences in world travel as the backdrop to her novels. This takes our protagonist off to America but it’s life’s dramas that dominate.
Comparisons: Libby Purves, Bella Pollen, Michelle Paver.
Similar this month: Roisin McAuley, Anita Shreve.
| Primary Genre | Romance / Relationship Stories |
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Gorgeous, world-famous cellist Evie Silverman is classical-lite through and through. Real musicians despise her. Her talent has been promoted way beyond its value because – apparently – everyone loves a blonde girl in lipstick who can do interesting things between her thighs. She’s played for the President of the United States. She’s played at No 10 Downing Street. And tonight she’s playing for Royalty. But tonight she’s also going to change her life. Tonight she’s going to leave her husband. Tonight, for the first time in fifteen years, she’s going to stand on her own two feet. For tomorrow begins her new life – starting with a trip to New York. It all too soon becomes apparent that breaking the rules – and escaping from your past – isn’t what it’s cracked up to be…
Atlantic Shift features in the following genres: eBooks of the Month, Romance / Relationship Stories, Fiction, Recommendations
Atlantic Shift is available in Paperback
Atlantic Shift was written by Emily Barr and published by Headline
Atlantic Shift has 406 pages
