The Kingdom of Back

Resumen del libro

Two siblings. Two brilliant talents. But only one Mozart.
Born with a gift for music, Nannerl Mozart has just one wish--to be remembered forever. But even as she delights audiences with her masterful playing, she has little hope she'll ever become the acclaimed composer she longs to be. She is a young woman in 18th century Europe, and that means composing is forbidden to her.

She will perform only until she reaches a marriageable age--her tyrannical father has made that much clear.

And as Nannerl's hope grows dimmer with each passing year, the talents of her beloved younger brother, Wolfgang, only seem to shine brighter. His brilliance begins to eclipse her own, until one day a mysterious stranger from a magical land appears with an irresistible offer. He has the power to make her wish come true--but his help may cost her everything.

In her first work of historical fiction, 1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu spins a lush, lyrically-told story of music, magic, and the unbreakable bond between a brother and siste

Biografía del autor

Marie Lu, tras licenciarse en la Universidad del Sur de California, trabajó en la industria en los videojuegos para Disney Interactive Studios. Actualmente reside en Los Ángeles, donde se dedica íntegramente a la escritura. Entre 2011 y 2013 publicó la trilogía Legend y entre 2014 y 2016, la de Los Jóvenes de la Élite. Con Warcross (Nocturna, 2018) inicia una serie sobre videojuegos y realidad virtual que concluye en Wardraft (Nocturna, 2019). La bilogía ha figurado durante meses en la lista de best sellers del New York Times y va a publicarse en más de una docena de idiomas.