How far are you willing to go to get what you truly desire?
It's the summer of 1957 and Max, a piano prodigy, is on a sold-out concert tour.
'An enthralling literary symphony of ambition, desire and obsession' LAYNE FARGO
'I couldn't tear myself away' ERIN KELLY
His beautiful twin sister, Natasha, serves as his manager and minder. But despite Natasha's careful planning, he begins, for the first time in his career, to make mistakes on stage. Upending his schedule to seek a cure in Paris, Max sets up the pair in the sprawling mansion of a handsome and wealthy count. But Henri is more than just a patron of the arts; he has also been - unknown to Max - Natasha's lover.
Freed from the familiar dynamic of manager and talent, Natasha's simmering resentment and Max's deep insecurity turn into a rivalry, as the two vie for Henri's attention. While Henri woos Natasha in galleries and cafés during the day, it is Max's playing that draws him from bed each night.
As the twins compete, the fractures in their already vulnerable relationship start to show, with devastating consequences for both.
'Thrilling, claustrophobic, passionate' BRIDGET COLLINS
'A riveting study in pressure - artistic, romantic and familial' LARA PRESCOTT
'I devoured it' ANNA BAILEY
'Sumptuous and intoxicating. . . a perfect summer read' RACHEL BLACKMORE
'Heady and intoxicating' KAT DUNN
| ISBN: | 9781787305571 |
| Publication date: | 4th June 2026 |
| Author: | Jane Healey |
| Publisher: | Harvill an imprint of Vintage Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 232 pages |
| Genres: |
Modern and Contemporary Fiction Narrative theme: Love and relationships Music Family Drama Historical Fiction |
How far are you willing to go to get what you truly desire?
It's the summer of 1957 and Max, a piano prodigy, is on a sold-out concert tour.
'An enthralling literary symphony of ambition, desire and obsession' LAYNE FARGO
'I couldn't tear myself away' ERIN KELLY
His beautiful twin sister, Natasha, serves as his manager and minder. But despite Natasha's careful planning, he begins, for the first time in his career, to make mistakes on stage. Upending his schedule to seek a cure in Paris, Max sets up the pair in the sprawling mansion of a handsome and wealthy count. But Henri is more than just a patron of the arts; he has also been - unknown to Max - Natasha's lover.
Freed from the familiar dynamic of manager and talent, Natasha's simmering resentment and Max's deep insecurity turn into a rivalry, as the two vie for Henri's attention. While Henri woos Natasha in galleries and cafés during the day, it is Max's playing that draws him from bed each night.
As the twins compete, the fractures in their already vulnerable relationship start to show, with devastating consequences for both.
'Thrilling, claustrophobic, passionate' BRIDGET COLLINS
'A riveting study in pressure - artistic, romantic and familial' LARA PRESCOTT
'I devoured it' ANNA BAILEY
'Sumptuous and intoxicating. . . a perfect summer read' RACHEL BLACKMORE
'Heady and intoxicating' KAT DUNN
Crescendo features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Music, Family Drama, Historical Fiction
Crescendo is available in Hardback, Paperback
Crescendo was written by Jane Healey and published by Harvill an imprint of Vintage Publishing
Crescendo has 232 pages
£15.29