The life of Niels Larsen, a gifted young cellist, is unfolding as it should. He's about to complete his music studies at the University of Toronto, and is ready to commit to Aude, his long-time love and soulmate. His world is shattered when a casual remark at a New Year's party back home in Vancouver reveals the truth about his origins. Questioning the very basis of his existence, Niels drops out of university, abandons his cello, forsakes Aude, and cuts all ties with his family to embark on a solitary journey of healing and self-discovery.
Niels' journey takes him to Spain, where he falls under the spell of Tiago, an enigmatic gitano guitarist. Tiago's mysterious legacy launches Niels on a new musical path, and he is torn between a future in Spain and returning to his home in Canada. As he struggles to reconcile the different elements of his life, Niels learns about love, loss, and the true meaning of family, and discovers that sometimes life does give you a second chance.
An engaging story with winning characters and an absorbing backdrop. - Kirkus Reviews
Rhapsody in a Minor Mode by Elaine Kozak is a wildly affecting story about love and the process of becoming . . . brought to life with her beautiful prose and philosophical characters. This gem will fill your heart. 5 stars. - Reader Views Book Reviews
A touching, heartfelt character study, Elaine Kozak's Rhapsody in a Minor Mode resonates with family drama, vibrant characters, and uptempo melodies. 4.7 stars. - IndieReader
A heart-expanding novel of tragic revelations, young love, and the eye-opening journeys we must take alone. The lyrical prose is eloquent and moving. 4.5 stars. - Self Publishing Review
