The Instrumentalist

Inspired by true events, The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable tells the compelling story of Anna Maria della Pietà, an orphan and musical prodigy in 18th-century Venice, as she strives to become the city's greatest violinist and composer. Set in a vivid world of sound and color, the novel explores her ambitions and the challenges she faces as a girl in a male-dominated era. Richly imagined and evocative, the story sheds light on an overlooked figure in classical music history, promising an immersive experience for readers.