Descending Thirds

Alexandra von Triessen, a shy yet gifted pianist, faces the pressure of cutthroat competition and her own insecurities at the prestigious International Ketterling Piano Competition. Raised by cold and distant parents, Alexandra found solace in music, channeling her deepest emotions into her art. At Ketterling, she crosses paths with Sebastian D’Antonio, a magnetic and ambitious pianist whose dazzling charisma masks the shadows of his fractured past. While Alexandra is drawn to Sebastian’s charm, she is equally captivated—and haunted—by his estranged brother, Conrad, a mysterious and reclusive genius with an unearthly talent for composition.

As Alexandra navigates the high-stakes competition, she is forced to choose between playing it safe with her repertoire or taking a bold risk that could either make or break her career. Her growing connection to Sebastian complicates her focus, while Conrad’s quiet intensity pulls her in another direction entirely. Just as Alexandra’s career begins to ascend and Sebastian basks in newfound fame as a composer, a shocking discovery in the attic of the D’Antonio estate exposes a devastating deception—one that threatens to unravel not just their lives, but the very legacy they’ve built their careers upon.

More than a tale of classical music, Descending Thirds is a sweeping, emotionally charged epic that explores the timeless struggle between ambition and integrity. With love, betrayal, and redemption at its core, the story takes readers deep into the human cost of greatness. Perfect for anyone who has ever chased a dream or questioned their own compromises, this mega page-turner is packed with passion and intrigue. Anchored by two jaw-dropping twists that will leave readers breathless, Descending Thirds is a must-read novel about the sacrifices we make for art, the lies we tell to protect ourselves, and the truths we must face to find our humanity.