First published 2017
Iris Cooper arrives in Paris with nothing but her violin and determination to make it as a classical musician. The conservatory proves more demanding than she imagined, and her modest savings dwindle quickly in the expensive city. She takes a job at a small music shop to pay rent, where she meets fellow musicians struggling with their own dreams. When a chance encounter leads to an audition with a prestigious orchestra, Iris must choose between a safe teaching position back home and the uncertain path of professional performance. Her relationship with Alexandre, a talented pianist with his own complicated past, complicates her decision. As competition intensifies and self-doubt creeps in, Iris discovers that success in music requires more than technical skill. The story explores whether passion alone can sustain someone through the sacrifices demanded by artistic ambition.
Genres: art, 20th-century, music, 21st-century, contemporary-romance, classical-music
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Paris
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
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