Chopin's Last Manuscript - Hardcover Book

“A lyrical and affecting story that elegantly re-creates the world, and the wounds, of a musical legend.”
— Kirkus Reviews

Paris, 1971: A hidden floorboard reveals a diary written by Frédéric Chopin in the final month of his life. Within lies the untold truth about his stormy affair with novelist George Sand — a story history buried.

From the glittering salons of 1830s Paris to a windswept retreat in Mallorca, from passion to betrayal, Chopin’s Last Manuscript weaves a tale of genius, love, and revenge. Decades later, a craftsman and a Warsaw scholar risk reputations to give Chopin back his voice.

Based on meticulous research and alive with romance and intrigue, this sweeping novel uncovers the man behind the music — and the scandal that almost silenced him forever.

“An original, fast-paced story about one of history's most beloved composers. Chopin's Last Manuscript is an engaging mystery, a tragic love story, and a unique look into the life of a musical genius. I could not put it down.” “―Bob Pritchard, author of Her Puerto Rican Smile, The Booth Brotherhood

“Beth Kellam has created a deeply satisfying story exploring the connections between a beloved composer and an equally beloved writer. Presented as a dual timeline between 1830s Paris and present-day Warsaw, Chopin’s Last Manuscript draws the reader deep into the minds and hearts of its characters.” —Jeannette de Beauvoir, author of Our Lady of the Dunes.

"A dazzling historical novel that brings Chopin vividly to life—funny, vulnerable, and human. From Warsaw to Vienna to Paris, his story unfolds against Europe in upheaval and culminates in a love affair with George Sand that remakes them both."―Elizabeth Winder, author of Parachute Women, Marilyn In Manhattan.