Charles Frieth, pre-eminent composer, conductor and prodigious womaniser, is preparing for a performance of one of his early works, and the world premiere of Demonic Aubade. Obstinate and myopic, he is oblivious to the growing turmoil around him; his wife's poor health and sadness; the exhausted efforts of his secretary, and the destructive passion of his housekeeper, Maria.
As the first performance draws near, the maestro is suddenly awoken to the chaos, and as Charles struggles to regain control of his life, a terrible tragedy begins to unfold.
| ISBN: | 9780099526995 |
| Publication date: | 5th June 2008 |
| Author: | Michael Berkeley, Ian McEwan |
| Publisher: | Vintage an imprint of Random House |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 68 pages |
| Genres: |
Modern and Contemporary Fiction Opera Musical scores, lyrics and libretti Modern and contemporary plays (c 1900 onwards) Narrative theme: Love and relationships |