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An absorbing story of musical rivalry and ambition' SUNDAY TIMES, Best historical fictionEnthralling, passionate, vivid. The Instrumentalist is a marvel' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVEHistorical fiction as it should be written' MAIL ON SUNDAYA captivating narrative as tightly tuned as a thriller'' DAILY TELEGRAPHA compassionate coming-of-age tale Constable understands the power music has to sustain us' OBSERVER_________________________________________Anna Maria may have no name, no fortune, no family. But she has her ambition, and her talent.Her best hope lies in her teacher, Antonio Vivaldi. Soon she is his star pupil.But as Anna Maria's star rises, not everyone is happy. Because Anna Maria's shining light is threatening to eclipse that of her mentorShe will leave her mark, whatever it takes. And her story will be heard.________________________________________

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**THE PHENOMENAL TOP TEN BESTSELLER**'An absorbing story of musical rivalry and ambition' SUNDAY TIMES, Best historical fiction'Enthralling, passionate, vivid. The Instrumentalist is a marvel' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE'Historical fiction as it should be written' MAIL ON SUNDAY'A captivating narrative as tightly tuned as a thriller' DAILY TELEGRAPH'A compassionate coming-of-age tale ... Constable understands the power music has to sustain us' OBSERVER_________________________________________Anna Maria may have no name, no fortune, no family. But she has her ambition, and her talent.Her best hope lies in her teacher, Antonio Vivaldi. Soon she is his star pupil.But as Anna Maria's star rises, not everyone is happy. Because Anna Maria's shining light is threatening to eclipse that of her mentor...She will leave her mark, whatever it takes. And her story

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