Description:
"In this striking new work by ELENI TRAGANAS, a concert pianist returns to Greece, her ancestral home, on a mission to spread culture, only to find that no one seems to appreciate her artistic endeavors. Through a cascade of coincidences, clever retorts, and seemingly inconsequential decisions that, in retrospect, turn out to be fateful turning points, she stumbles into a reality that is much richer and more romantic than she had ever dreamed. Twelfth House, too, is a dream; a comic, hectic story of breakneck discovery."
- Jim Feast, The American Book Review
"With the Twelfth House, a novel centering on the trials and tribulations of concert pianist Lara Sarrafi, ELENI TRAGANAS gives us a truly classical work of art. Great works, we should never forget, not only inform and instruct us, they must entertain us as well. Twelfth House meets all of these criteria with élan. I heartily recommend it!"
- Ron Kolm, novelist & author, Neo Phobe
“Eleni Traganas’ well-dressed prose successfully conjures up the sights and sounds of a narrative with purpose—a quick and witty artistic coming of age set in Greece as a pianist pursues the discovery of fullness of art and of life. It is a tale posing questions and doubts, painting odd and loveable characters—and ultimately triumphing in the ascent of true musical art over all.”
— Haig Mardirosian, Dean, American University
The American Organist Magazine
“Twelfth House is a very ambitious, lively novel. The description of the rather hysterical atmosphere in Greece, the colorful, melodramatic characters, was vivid and enjoyable. The whole first chapter at once sets the scene with humor; one wants to keep on reading.”
— Claire Nicholas White, Editor, OBERON
“Beautifully written…sensitive and candid…a genuine tribute to the artistic spirit! Traganas sounds the discord that can stifle—or release—the full measure of creative talent. One musician’s story—every person’s soul-struggle!”
— Janet Haag, Editor, Sacred Journey
About The Author:
ELENI TRAGANAS, who was born in New York City, is an active concert pianist. Trained at The Juilliard School, and in conservatories in Germany and Switzerland, her performances have been widely acclaimed by the international press, and her varied activities have earned her listings in Who's Who Of American Women© and Who's Who In America©.
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