{"product_id":"escapement-kristen-wolf-9780999610305","title":"Escapement","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kristen Wolf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0999610309\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780999610305\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pixeltry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 534\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 1.19d","brand":"Kristen Wolf","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43923870974207,"sku":"9780999610305","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_7583ab86-c159-46bb-b586-9305bb8e3806.jpg?v=1681067177","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/escapement-kristen-wolf-9780999610305","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}