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Ann Patchett’s spellbinding novel about love and opera, and the unifying ways people learn to communicate across cultural barriers in times of crisis. Somewhere in South America, at the home of the country’s vice president, a lavish birthday party is being held in honor of the powerful businessman Mr. Hosokawa. Roxanne Coss, opera’s most revered soprano, has mesmerized the international guests with her singing. It is a perfect evening—until a band of gun-wielding terrorists takes the entire party hostage. But what begins as a panicked, life-threatening scenario slowly evolves into something quite different, a moment of great beauty, as terrorists and hostages forge unexpected bonds and people from different continents become compatriots, intimate friends, and lovers.
Patchett’s lyrical prose and lucid imagination make Bel Canto a captivating story of strength and frailty, love and imprisonment, and an inspiring tale of transcendent romance.
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Get ready to be swept away by the captivating and award-winning novel, Bel Canto. Winner of the prestigious PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize, this spellbinding book is a must-read for all literature enthusiasts. Set in South America, the story revolves around a lavish birthday party held at the home of the country's vice president. Opera's most revered soprano, Roxanne Coss, enchants the international guests with her extraordinary voice. However, this perfect evening takes a dramatic turn when a group of armed terrorists storms the party, taking everyone hostage.
In the face of fear and uncertainty, Bel Canto showcases the power of human connection. As the terrorists and hostages spend time together, unexpected bonds are formed, transcending cultural barriers and uniting people from different continents. Ann Patchett's lyrical prose and vivid imagination transport you into a world where love and imprisonment intertwine, where strength and frailty collide. Through the captivating story of these characters, Bel Canto explores the universal theme of love, highlighting its ability to flourish even in the most unlikely circumstances.
Immerse yourself in Patchett's captivating tale of resilience and hope. Join the journey of these extraordinary individuals as they navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Bel Canto will leave you breathless and inspired, reminding us all of the extraordinary power of human connection.
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