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WIN proof copies of The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable

Bloomsbury is delighted to offer 10 reading groups 10 proof copies of THE historical fiction book of the year, The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable, to celebrate National Reading Group Day.

‘An absorbing story of musical rivalry and ambition’ SUNDAY TIMES, Best historical fiction
‘A compassionate coming-of-age tale … Constable understands the power music has to sustain us’ OBSERVER

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Anna Maria may have no name, no fortune, no family. But she has her ambition, and her talent.

Her best hope lies in her teacher, Antonio Vivaldi. Soon she is his star pupil.

But as Anna Maria’s star rises, not everyone is happy. Because Anna Maria’s shining light is threatening to eclipse that of her mentor…

She will leave her mark, whatever it takes. And her story will be heard.

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To be in with a chance of winning copies for your reading group, please email [email protected] with the subject line ‘RE: THE INSTRUMENTALIST’ by 30th September.

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