An extraordinary novel about the ubiquitous mysteries of family, memory and music.
Mat Osman Livres
Mat Osman est un musiciste dont les premières années ont été marquées par la formation de groupes musicaux. Après des études universitaires en politique, il est retourné à la musique, devenant co-auteur de chansons rock qui ont défini le son d'une époque. Suite à la dissolution de son groupe principal, Osman s'est tourné vers l'écriture pour divers médias, tout en se plongeant dans la production musicale pour la télévision. Avec la reformation de son groupe d'origine, Osman a repris son rôle de bassiste et auteur-compositeur, indiquant l'impact durable de son éthique artistique.
In Elizabethan London, two worlds collide on a rooftop. Shay, a messenger-girl and hawk trainer, perceives the future through the patterns of birds. Nonesuch, a star of the city's child theatre scene, is as renowned as royalty yet as lowly as a beggar. Together, they form The Ghost Theatre, a troupe that stages magical plays in hidden corners of the city. Their hallucinatory performances ignite rebellion among outcasts, while their relationship intensifies against the backdrop of plague and a city in flames. As their fame grows, they become entangled in the dark web of the Elizabethan court, learning that soaring too high can lead to a devastating fall. This captivating tale explores the rise and tragic downfall of a dream born from love and shattered by betrayal. With a blend of fantastical elements and gritty realism, it paints a rich, evocative picture of rebellion, magic, and broken love amidst the streets and theatres of Elizabethan London. The narrative features larger-than-life heroes, child rebellions, and treacherous love affairs, creating a hauntingly beautiful and thrilling experience that lingers long after the last page.
