Fallen nobility seek glory in Castrati choirs.
Cry To Heaven is a gripping historical fiction novel that is perfect for those looking to explore the underbelly of opera culture in 18th century Italy. The book's unique feature is its vivid portrayal of the Castrati - male singers castrated before puberty to preserve their high-pitched singing voice - and their rise to fame in society. Readers will be intrigued by the author's exploration of the price of success and the characters' struggles for revenge, glory, and personal fulfillment.
ISBN: 9780099471387
Authors:
Anne Rice
Publisher: London: Arrow
Date of Publication: 2004-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.88
(rated by 20877 readers)
Description
In eighteenth-century Italy the Castrati recreated heaven on earth. Their exquisite voices soared above the glittering world of courtiers and nobility. Those who achieved fame were showered with riches and sexual favours, but their success also hid a terrible sadness.Tonio, of noble birth, is the victim of a vengeful brother. Disinherited and forced to join the ranks of the Castrati, he plans his revenge while striving to become the greatest of all singers. Guido, sacrificed to the knife at an early age, composes opera and dreams of the perfect voice to give it life. He discovers Tonio and becomes his teacher. As together they reach the very pinnacle of success, Tonio is pushed to the extremes of endurance as he tries to resolve his lust for glory, and for vengeance...
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