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Music Lovers Rejoice: New Novel Explores 50-Year Love Story
11 Jun
Summary
- Novel traces a love story starting at a Grateful Dead concert in 1977.
- A found Polaroid photo sparks a mystery 50 years later.
- The book uses concert photos to explore music's connective power.
A sweeping love story, "In Concert," by acclaimed author Colleen Oakley is set to be released on February 9, 2027. The novel begins in 1977 when Abraham Ford and Rebecca Garavano meet as teenagers at a Grateful Dead concert. Their instant connection is immortalized in a Polaroid photograph.
Fifty years after their initial meeting, a flea market owner discovers this photograph and shares it online. This action prompts a frenzy among fans of the renowned, reclusive violinist Ham Ford, who is identified as Abraham. They seek to uncover the identity of the woman beside him in the picture.
The discovery compels Ham to confront his complex past with Rebecca, also known as Bee. "In Concert" is told through a collection of photographs taken of Ham and Bee at various concerts throughout their lives, offering a poignant look at their relationship.
Berkley describes the novel as a "heart-wrenching exploration of the connective power of music and the sacrifices we make for those we love most." Oakley, known for her previous bestsellers, drew inspiration from her fascination with pop music from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s.
