Jacinda Perez lives for the breath before the downbeat—the charged stillness as the orchestra waits for her command.
She is finally within reach of the future she’s fought for—and in danger of losing everything that matters. After decades of sacrifice, she’s shortlisted to lead the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, poised to become one of the few women in the world to hold such a post. It’s the moment she’s dreamed of since childhood.
But as Jacinda rises, her home life begins to fracture. Her husband’s attempt to revive the composing career he once set aside exposes the fault lines in their marriage. Her young daughter is spiralling in ways Jacinda can no longer ignore. And her mother—her anchor, her fiercest advocate—has just received a diagnosis that changes everything.
Set in the high-stakes world of classical music, The Maestra is a novel about ambition, marriage, motherhood, and the sacrifices demanded by success. Caught between the future she's fought for and the people she loves most, Jacinda must confront the true price of a dream.
Perfect for readers of Ann Patchett, Celeste Ng, Maggie O’Farrell, and Lily King, The Maestra explores the choices that echo long after the applause fades
