{"product_id":"escapement-paperback","title":"Escapement - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKristen Wolf\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in the turbulent Romantic era, ESCAPEMENT is an arousing, through-the-keyhole glimpse into the private torment and ecstasy of creative genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCristofer Vaughn's star is poised to rise. Everyone expects the dashing and gifted composer to claim the mantle of that foremost virtuoso--Beethoven--an expectation that terrifies the young artist as much as it drives him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalking into the fire with Cristofer is his housekeeper, Henri, a handsome and elusive young woman who takes pleasure in dressing as a man. Possessed herself of considerable talent, and a disturbing past, she faithfully guides her employer through the trials of artistic endeavor--while guarding his most closely-held secret. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the pair's loyalty is threatened when a wealthy and ruthless patron grants Cristofer the commission of a lifetime, then unwittingly hires Henri--whom he believes to be male--to give piano lessons to his alluring wife. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe resulting entanglements rise to a dangerous pitch as Cristofer struggles desperately to conjure music while Henri is ignited by a passionate but illicit love affair. Soon the only hope for either friend's survival depends on one publicly exposing the other's hidden truth. A decision that will defy the bonds of art and friendship--and irrevocably transform all their lives--forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with extraordinary beauty and populated with unforgettable characters, this lush and cinematic tale is as poignant as it is seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 534\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.19 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47448294228146,"sku":"9780999610305","price":24.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/9f65e4a1806a6c31d2f9b2b8b58a729e.webp?v=1778752352","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/escapement-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}