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Ariana: A Novel
The rarefied realm of opera comes alive in the story of a diva torn between passion and ambition
She is Kavalaris—the most magnificent singer ever to grace the international operatic stage. Her talent is the stuff of legend and has made the men around her rich. Mark Rutherford first saw her when he was a young boy—and he cannot forget her. It will be almost two decades—separated by a depression and a world war—before they meet again and fall deeply in love.
Beginning in 1928 and continuing for almost six decades, Ariana tells the story of a performer whose extraordinary gift touches everyone who hears her. But who is the woman behind the phenomenon? As Ariana bestows her gift on other singers, she ensures her immortality. It will come at a great cost to her own life. Because ambition—and the kind of success most people only dream of—always exacts a price.
She is Kavalaris—the most magnificent singer ever to grace the international operatic stage. Her talent is the stuff of legend and has made the men around her rich. Mark Rutherford first saw her when he was a young boy—and he cannot forget her. It will be almost two decades—separated by a depression and a world war—before they meet again and fall deeply in love.
Beginning in 1928 and continuing for almost six decades, Ariana tells the story of a performer whose extraordinary gift touches everyone who hears her. But who is the woman behind the phenomenon? As Ariana bestows her gift on other singers, she ensures her immortality. It will come at a great cost to her own life. Because ambition—and the kind of success most people only dream of—always exacts a price.
- GenresFiction
480 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 1985
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Edward Stewart
38 books16 followersEdward Stewart grew up in New York City and Cuba. His first novel, Orpheus on Top, was published in 1966. He wrote thirteen more novels, including the bestselling Vince Cardozo thrillers Privileged Lives, Jury Double, Mortal Grace, and Deadly Rich. He died in Manhattan at the age of 58.
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June 11, 2018
Edward Stewart would be a magnificent opera critic, is all I have to say. This book is so full with notes on opera that at some point I thought he must've lived his entire life there.
I liked Ariana's and Mark's storyline and I adored the way it intertwined with Ames' and Vanessa's. And the whole mysticism about second chances was really enjoyable.
I liked Ariana's and Mark's storyline and I adored the way it intertwined with Ames' and Vanessa's. And the whole mysticism about second chances was really enjoyable.
July 14, 2015
I read this book before many years ago and loved it then. I still love it, it's a tragic romance and good summer read.
May 13, 2022
I didn't like this as much as i liked ballerina but it's still one soapy novel which I liked. The first half was better than the second but it all came together well in the end.
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