So Many Promises

by Nomi Berger

Gifted with breathtaking beauty and extraordinary musical talent Kirsten Harald's life was filled from the first with SO MANY PROMISES.

Nurtured by the love of her immigrant parents, Kirsten flourished, an exquisite flower that even the harsh poverty of New York City tenement life and the grueling demands of musical excellence could not stifle. Winning a prestigious international piano competition and becoming the protegee of wealthy and sophisticated London art patrons, Kirsten's life took a Cinderella turn.

Too soon, though, she learned her first lessons about the greedy passions and the power of the elite of the music world. Too soon she learned the cruel choice she was expected to make--music or love, never both.

But she dared to have it all.

First with Michael Eastbourne, the renowned conductor, she finds passion in forbidden love. Then with Jeffrey Powell Oliver, the society physician, she finds the contentment of marriage and the joy of motherhood... until tragedy strikes.

Betrayed and alone, Kirsten vows to triumph... and to keep the greatest promise of them all.

436 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 1, 1988

Reviews

[Evangelina Francis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don't judge a book by its cover! Well, this one is the epitome of the phrase. It is much more than a romantic tale as I had initially assumed. Kirsten the protagonist is traversing her way through the world of classical music while juggling her emotions alongside. We see her departing New York, exploring London and trying to find solace in Spain. There is heartbreak, death, ego, cheating and reconciliations. Do take this one if you are looking for something fast paced laced with varying emotions.

[Tamara Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book for the first time 30 years ago,when someone left it in a classroom. I have loved it ever since. The book may be old but the romance in it is not. It will always be one of my favorites.