Every Valley

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Every Valley is a glittering narrative history of intertwined lives that tells the story behind one of the greatest pieces of music ever written, Handel's Messiah.

London - Dublin, 1741-42.
An actress mired in scandal plans her escape from an abusive husband.
A penniless sea captain sets out to rescue the city’s abandoned infants.
An African Muslim and former captive in the colonies becomes a celebrity.
A grieving political dissident seeks release from his torment.
And a great composer to kings – George Frideric Handel – now ill and straining to keep an audience’s attention, faces a decision that will secure his place in history.

Evoking a pivotal moment at the birth of modernity, a time of fear, conspiracy and uprising, and featuring some of the most unusual and brilliant personalities of the eighteenth century, Every Valley is a cinematic and moving account of hope in the darkness and the entangled lives that shaped a masterpiece.

‘A delicious history of music, power, love, genius, royalty and adventure. Unforgettable.’ SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE

‘A mesmerizing journey through one of the most fascinating and creative moments in human history’ AMANDA FOREMAN

‘A book of power and glory, brimming with emotion and dazzling in its reach’ STACY SCHIFF

'An absolute delight' PETER FRANKOPAN

© Charles King 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024

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This is much more than the story of Handel"s Messiah, it is also an excellent introduction to the age in which it was produced. It grapped my attention from the first and was the audio equivalent of a page turner. We are introduced to a range of people who form part of the story with intriguing tales to tell. The reading was well paced and the narrator was easy on the ear. I didn't expect much when I purchased this audiobook but was pleasantly surprised. If you have any interest in Handel or the Messiah I recommend considering this as one of your next listens.
Liam 04/12/2024

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