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The Harpist of Madrid

Gordon L. Thomas

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Description:Bright and musically gifted, Juan Hidalgo grows up in the Madrid of the early sixteen-hundreds. Employed as a harpist in the court of King Philip IV, he is soon writing his own music and sharing in the life of the court. The King confounds his expectations by being a charming and helpful man, and a fellow musician. When Juan makes a happy marriage both his family life and career seem to be falling into place. His wife rewards him with a son.The King is amazed when he witnesses Juan’s escape from death while saving another. Soon to be engaged by the Inquisition, Juan agrees, in a crucial test of loyalty, to act as a clandestine agent for his king. Yet new risks await him in Rome where he has to succeed or Spain will collapse into bankruptcy. In Italy, new ambitions form. On the verge of achieving them, his family life is blighted by a cruel fate. How will he deal with death and insanity?At once tragic and uplifting, Gordon Thomas has penned a rich and convincing portrait of art and society at a time when Spain is in upheaval. He lets an intimate member tell of his life and loves.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Harpist of Madrid. To get started finding The Harpist of Madrid, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: Olympia

Release: 2011

ISBN: 1848971540

Description: Bright and musically gifted, Juan Hidalgo grows up in the Madrid of the early sixteen-hundreds. Employed as a harpist in the court of King Philip IV, he is soon writing his own music and sharing in the life of the court. The King confounds his expectations by being a charming and helpful man, and a fellow musician. When Juan makes a happy marriage both his family life and career seem to be falling into place. His wife rewards him with a son.The King is amazed when he witnesses Juan’s escape from death while saving another. Soon to be engaged by the Inquisition, Juan agrees, in a crucial test of loyalty, to act as a clandestine agent for his king. Yet new risks await him in Rome where he has to succeed or Spain will collapse into bankruptcy. In Italy, new ambitions form. On the verge of achieving them, his family life is blighted by a cruel fate. How will he deal with death and insanity?At once tragic and uplifting, Gordon Thomas has penned a rich and convincing portrait of art and society at a time when Spain is in upheaval. He lets an intimate member tell of his life and loves.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Harpist of Madrid. To get started finding The Harpist of Madrid, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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