{"title":"Harriet Constable","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarriet Constable’s novels invite readers into richly woven tales set against evocative historical backdrops. Her storytelling is characterised by intricate plots and deeply drawn characters, where personal dramas unfold amid larger social and cultural shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eThe Instrumentalist\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate Constable’s ability to blend historical authenticity with emotional depth, creating narratives that linger long after the final page. 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But Anna Maria's rising brilliance begins to cast shadows, threatening to eclipse Vivaldi himself. As her ambition grows, she finds herself navigating a landscape of jealousy, betrayal, and fierce competition. In her quest to be heard, Anna Maria must decide how far she is willing to go to achieve her dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“An absorbing story of musical rivalry and ambition” \u003cem\u003eSUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e, Best historical fiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Enthralling, passionate, vivid. \u003cem\u003eThe Instrumentalist\u003c\/em\u003e is a marvel” \u003cem\u003eKIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Historical fiction as it should be written” \u003cem\u003eMAIL ON SUNDAY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A captivating narrative as tightly tuned as a thriller” \u003cem\u003eDAILY TELEGRAPH\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A compassionate coming-of-age tale … Constable understands the power music has to sustain us” \u003cem\u003eOBSERVER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative masterfully explores themes of ambition, rivalry, and the power of music in a world where women were often relegated to the background. Harriet Constable crafts a vivid and nuanced portrait of Anna Maria, a groundbreaking female artist whose story has long been overshadowed by history. With luxurious language and meticulous historical detail, the novel viscerally transports readers to the splendour and intrigue of Venice. 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Whether you are an aficionado of historical fiction or simply love a compelling story, this book promises to be an unforgettable read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45760049643756,"sku":"9781526675262","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526675262_84d83aa6-6596-4776-959f-7615bc485cbd.jpg?v=1732059224"},{"product_id":"the-instrumentalist-by-harriet-constable-9781526674609","title":"The Instrumentalist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times \u003c\/i\u003etop ten bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘As tightly tuned as a thriller’ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘A marvel’ \u003c\/b\u003eKiran Millwood Hargrave\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Compelling, vividly described magic’ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Historical fiction as it should be written’ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMail on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Remarkable’ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnna Maria may have no name, no fortune, no family. 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