From the Parisian boulevards of the 19th century to the skyscraper canyons of modern New York - a breathtaking book about the love of music and the quest for happiness. Martin, a successful lawyer from New York, wants to give his life a new meaning. Maria, a young woman with an extraordinary voice, wants to leave the dreariness of her hometown behind. Anna, an emerging star on the international opera stages, quickly realizes that fame also has its downsides. And Lucien seems destined for the grand concert halls, but the path there is long and rocky. The fate of all of them is inextricably linked - through the music of Richard Wagner and an incredible discovery...