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"Wonderful Writing Style"
Reviewed by Marilyn Heyman
Posted March 5, 2002

Bess is a child prodigy. She can play the piano like a dream and even gets a scholarship to Julliard. The only problem she has is severe stage fright - she faints when she has to perform in front of an audience. She comes from a working Read more...

"Realistic yet beautiful love story"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted March 20, 2002

Rocky Beach, a working class town in Nassau County, Long Island is home to Bess Stallone (no relation to the movie star) who defies her parents to take piano lessons from the music teacher at her school. She enters the competition to go to the prestigious Julliard School and Read more...

"Memorable characters and unusual storyline will appeal to romance and general fiction readers."
Reviewed by Doris Losey
Posted May 22, 2002

Big-haired Long Island girl, Bess Stallone (no relation to the famous Stallone) has always heard music in her head, a talent that translates to the piano. After studying at Juilliard while working three jobs, Bess soon discovers she has no future as a concert pianist since she faints repeatedly Read more...