{"product_id":"2026100001000-secondhand-water-music","title":"Water Music","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Bianca Vanorden\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback\u003cbr\u003ePublished: RUPERT HART-DAVIS SOHO SQUARE LONDON, 1958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis captivating historical novel, Water Music, transports readers to 18th-century London, immersing them in the vibrant world of court intrigue and musical genius. The narrative chronicles the extraordinary circumstances surrounding George Frideric Handel's commission to compose a grand suite for King George I's royal barge party on the River Thames. Vanorden masterfully uncovers the political machinations, personal struggles, and artistic triumphs that shaped this iconic piece of classical music. It presents a vivid portrait of a pivotal era, detailing the challenges and inspirations that fueled Handel's creative process. The prose is rich with period detail, illustrating the opulence and complexities of Georgian England while celebrating the enduring power of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48196016865499,"sku":"2026100001000-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/1963bd1f-bbf4-4010-87ec-6a878fc77ffd.png?v=1769564884","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100001000-secondhand-water-music","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}