Maestro

A luminous coming-of-age tale set in Darwin, Maestro by Peter Goldsworthy (published by Angus & Robertson) follows young pianist Paul Crabbe as he encounters the enigmatic Eduard Keller, a piano teacher with a shadowy European past. Through their complex relationship, Goldsworthy explores art, ambition, and the painful gap between talent and genius. Beautifully observed and deeply Australian, this is a modern classic that resonates long after the final page. Perfect for readers who savour lyrical prose and bittersweet stories about music, memory, and growing up.