{"product_id":"book-w0ja","title":"Descending Thirds","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescending Thirds is an epic tale of love, ambition, and betrayal set against the lush world of classical music in 1965 New York-a searing triangular love affair that unfolds like a symphony of passion and suspense, culminating in two intriguing twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the world's most prestigious piano competition, three lives collide: Alexandra von Triessen, a gifted but emotionally guarded pianist, is torn between two extraordinary brothers: Sebastian D'Antonio, the devastatingly handsome showman who lights up every room he enters, and Conrad D'Antonio, the mysterious other-worldly genius whose music seems to rise from another realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat begins as artistic rivalry transforms into a spellbinding triangle of desire, ambition, and betrayal. Each encounter, each performance, builds like a crescendo toward heartbreak, redemption, and the haunting question: How much would you sacrifice for love… and for greatness?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusical score snippets and original compositions woven throughout the narration give this story an elevated, cinematic dimension-allowing listeners to hear the emotions thrumming beneath every glance and confession. The result is a sensual, transcendent experience that merges romance and art into one unforgettable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by Conn's own mother-a pianist battling End Stage Parkinson's who continues to play despite her failing hands-Descending Thirds resonates on a profoundly human level. It's a story of love tested by ambition, of devotion to both people and art, and of beauty's inevitable cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor listeners who crave intense, character-driven romance, sweeping emotion, and a touch of musical magic-Descending Thirds is a page-turner that delivers a concerto of heartache and passion you'll feel long after the final note fades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Author's Republic","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50345031991600,"sku":"BDw0ja","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/w0ja-cover.jpg?v=1762368640","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-w0ja","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}