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This big-hearted debut about music and its ability to heal proves that it's never too late for a second chance. You can't help but root for Prudence and Alexei. The Second Ending is a crescendo of joy.
This Barnes & Noble exclusive edition has a beautifully colored cover that invokes the feeling of summer.
A former prodigy who refuses to believe her best years are behind her and a young virtuoso searching for his passion both get an unlikely shot at their dreams in this sparkling debut about second chances, unexpected joys, and the miraculous power of music.
Prudence Childs was once the most famous kindergartner on the planet. After teaching herself to play piano at age three, she perform...
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How Music Helped Develop Me As a Writer: An Exclusive Guest Post From Michelle Hoffman, Author of The Second Ending, Our June Fiction Pick
The perfect summer read, this debut follows two talented musicians on a dueling piano show as they reclaim their love of music. Prudence is a former child star, known for her prodigious piano talent, who stepped away from the spotlight when she was old enough to be independent. Alexei is an exhausted young Internet sensation with helicopter parents who care only about his playing. Their stories harmonize with one another as they change the composition and their ending, and The Second Ending is certain to strike a chord with music lovers. Keep reading to hear how being a musician has impacted Michelle Hoffman as a writer.
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