Released in August 2023 as Romance Club's 35th book. Written by Aleksandra R. and Stacy K. Set in 1895 British-colonial India
Born in 1862 in Paris to a family of modest means. Started piano lessons at age seven with Jean Cerutti. Admitted to Conservatoire de Paris at age ten. Initially struggled academically but showed musical talent
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