In the glamorous and fiercely competitive realm of opera, Maria Callas is hailed simply as "la divina," the divine one. Possessing a magnificent voice, an innate flair for the dramatic, and striking beauty, she graces the grandest opera houses worldwide. However, her fame comes at a cost, earned through resilience and shaped by a challenging upbringing in Nazi-occupied Greece, where her mother exploited her mercilessly, instilling in Maria a keen sense of self-preservation.
Enter Aristotle Onassis, the fabulously wealthy shipping magnate, whose arrival shatters Maria's isolation. For the first time, she believes she has found a man who sees the woman behind the legendary soprano. Swept up in love, Maria is introduced to a world of unimaginable luxury, rubbing shoulders with luminaries like Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
Yet, abruptly, it all comes crashing down. The international media announced Onassis's intention to marry Jacqueline Kennedy, the former First Lady and the most famous woman in the world, leaving Maria to navigate the aftermath.
In this captivating novel, Daisy Goodwin breathes life into the extraordinary talent, unwavering determination, and innate elegance that made Maria Callas a legend. The narrative explores Callas's journey, highlighting her confrontations with heartbreak and loss, ultimately revealing how, in the midst of it all, she found her true voice.
Thank you so much to the author - Daisy Goodwin for allowing me to step back in time with this ARC, as well as Shannon at Head Of Zeus!
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