From the smoky music halls of 1860s Paris to the tumbling skyscrapers of
twenty-first century New York, Matthew Gallaway's debut novel gives voice to the
sweeping tale of an unlikely quartet, bound together by the strange and
spectacular history of Richard Wagner's masterpiece opera, Tristan and
Isolde. Martin is a lawyer who, at age 40, feels disconnected from his life, but if
he comes to terms with the missteps of his past, will he have time to create a
more authentic future for himself? Maria is a tall, awkward, ostracized
teenager who attempts to break free from the doldrums of Pittsburgh and to
harness the power of her extraordinary operatic voice. Anna is destined to be a
grande dame of the international stage, to emerge from her cocoon and step into
the spotlight--yet once the harsh glare is upon her, she realizes it was more
than she bargained for. Lucien is a young singer present at the birth of the
modern age, who races through the streets of Europe in an exuberant bid to make
the most of every breath. A tragedy leads Lucien to a magical discovery
and takes him on a journey that will help him, Martin, Maria, and Anna learn
that it's not how many breaths you take, it's what you do with those you're
given. Together theirs is a story of music and magic, love, death,
secrets and betrayal, grandly operatic in scale, that will keep readers
spellbound through the last page.MATTHEW GALLAWAY got his B.A. from Cornell University, where he
majored in government, and after working for several environmental groups in
Washington DC attended law school at New York University. (He is fairly certain
that he is the only graduate of NYU Law to work as a record-store clerk.) After
passing the bar, he played in a rock band (Saturnine) for several years before
turning his attention to The Metropolis Case. He currently lives in Washington
Heights with his partner Stephen (a stage director at the Metropolitan Opera)
and three cats.Publishing in September, 2010. [Update: Actually publishing in Jan/Feb 2011, exact date TBD.] DON'T WORRY I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED! (So excited!!! -- ZOMG I <3 the cover, don't u?)
I can't get your .jpgs to load! Whaaa!
Posted by: zuzupetals | 01/26/2010 at 08:27 PM
Should be fixed now!!!
Posted by: Matthew Gallaway | 01/26/2010 at 11:28 PM
Congratulations... what a fabulous cover.
Posted by: Gavin Plumley | 01/27/2010 at 09:16 AM
Wow I am so excited for you!!
Posted by: Jim McDonald | 01/27/2010 at 11:46 AM
Thanks, Jim!
Posted by: Matthew Gallaway | 01/27/2010 at 12:02 PM
the cover looks fab!
good luck matt :)
Posted by: kat kulas | 01/27/2010 at 03:09 PM
I love the cover! Would grab my attention from the shelf for sure.
Posted by: Autumn | 01/27/2010 at 09:13 PM
Thanks, Autumn!
Posted by: Matthew Gallaway | 01/27/2010 at 10:05 PM
The cover is fantastic, very eye-catching! I can't wait to download a copy on my iPad. :)
Posted by: Ricky | 01/29/2010 at 12:25 PM
Thanks, Ricky -- youll have to send a pic when you do!!!
Posted by: Matthew Gallaway | 01/29/2010 at 12:27 PM