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The Echo: Opera in One Act

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A one-act opera where desire, power, and ritual collide in a shadowy cave.

The book presents a dramatic libretto about a ruler, a captive love, and a chorus that speaks and sings the fate of all involved. In a world of myth and ritual, music guides growing tension toward a dramatic turning point.

Inside a cavern, characters move between dreamlike visions and hard choices. The action unfolds through singing parts, stage directions, and shifting moods, from reverent to furious. The story centers on power, loyalty, and the pull of forbidden desire, told through the voices of Theudas, Acantha, Cunnen, and a chorus that carries the drama forward.

Experience the atmosphere of an operatic festival set in a mythic landscape. Follow a tale of power and temptation told through lyrical vocal parts and stage action. See how chorus and solo lines interact to heighten suspense and emotion. Explore themes of ownership, sacrifice, and the cost of desire. Ideal for readers who love mythic stories told through operatic form and libretto-style narratives.

169 pages, Hardcover

Published August 24, 2018

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