The Mysterious Mr. Banes

By M S Stroshane

Is he or isn't he? A mysterious man appears out of nowhere, claiming to be Ludwig van Beethoven, returned from the dead. He says he has come back to give the world new music and to remind us that wars must cease if humanity is to survive. That's ridiculous - or is it? He is rescued from drowning in a pond by Stefanie Sontag, a nurse and single mother. Stefanie is dubious about his wild claim, but remembers her Chinese grandmother's folk tales about immortals disguised as beggars who richly reward those who give them shelter. If anyone qualifies as an immortal, it's Beethoven! Stefanie's own past as a piano prodigy and longing for love lead her and her daughter Mai into the adventure of a lifetime as they try to solve the mystery of "Mr. Banes." No matter who he really is, his music is magnificent, and changes all their lives forever. M. S. Stroshane is a longtime Boston musician and writer whose short stories have appeared in award-winning anthologies. Her experience as a musician and lifelong love of Beethoven's music have inspired this labor of love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1387337890
• ISBN13: 9781387337897
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.3"