For You

by Ian McEwan
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A powerful drama of passion, obsession and tragedy from one of Britain’s greatest living writers.

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Charles Frieth, preeminent composer, conductor and prodigious womaniser, is preparing for a performance of one of his early works, and the world premiere of Demonic Aubade. Obstinate and myopic, he is oblivious to the growing turmoil around him; his wife's poor health and dissatisfaction; the exhausted efforts of his secretary, and the disquieting diligence of his housekeeper, Maria.As the first performance draws near, the maestro is suddenly awoken to the chaos, and as Charles struggles to regain control of his life, a terrible tragedy begins to unfold.For You is a beautifully wrought and compelling libretto - It is Ian McEwan at his very best.

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Literary Love

by Antonia Hayes on 14 February 2012

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Call me a romantic, but I love a good love story. From the electricity of that first glance to the magic of that first kiss, the broken hearts, the foiled plans, the soul mates, the ones that got away, or the screaming ex-wives in the attic, I love all the crazy things our favourite characters do for love. Without a doubt the best affairs of the heart are found between the pages of a good book...

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"The characters are etched with impressive economy by McEwan" - The Evening Standard

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