Most moving andimpressive. Martin Goodman manages an original stance on what has become alltoo familiar - the 'Holocaust' novel - and has created something reallyworthwhile as a result. It is beautifully structured and has a distinctive andhaunting tone. Altogether a very clever and memorable piece of work.' - Simon Mawer, author of The Glass Room 'There is much to explore, from the orchestrasestablished in the camps to the special treatment sometimes accorded to totalented musicians and the impact the Nazis had on Europe's rich musicalculture. The parts of the novel set in Dachau, Buchenwald, Terezinand Auschwitz ring with a visceral truth, and real figures such as HerbertZimmer, who established a secret orchestra at Dachau, and Hans Krasa- composer of the children's opera Brundibar getrespectful supporting roles.' -The Financial Times 'Looks squarelyat the horrors of the 20th century, and old divisions that still fester. This isone powerful story that dares to hope, and shows the way to love.

' - Bonnie Greer 'A subtle novel that treads delicately around identity, values and life purpose.'- The Hackney Citizen 'A wonderfulstory. A beautiful book about the unimaginable and what can grow from it.' - MarinaMahler, granddaughter of the composer and founder and president of the MahlerFoundation.