An Equal Music by Vikram Seth is a poignant novel about love, music, and loss. It follows Michael Holme, a gifted violinist in a successful string quartet, who rekindles an affair with his former lover, Julia McNicholl. As they reconnect, Michael learns that Julia is slowly going deaf—devastating news for a pianist. Their relationship is tested by secrets, regrets, and the pressures of the professional music world. Set against the rich backdrop of European concert halls and classical compositions, the novel explores the tensions between artistic passion and personal pain. Ultimately, Michael must confront the impermanence of love and the power of music to both heal and haunt.
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