Every Valley is a glittering narrative history of intertwined lives that tells the story behind
one of the greatest pieces of music ever written Handel's Messiah . 'A delicious history of
music power love genius royalty and adventure. Unforgettable.' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE
London - Dublin 1741-42. An actress mired in scandal plans her escape from an abusive
husband. A penniless sea captain sets out to rescue the city's abandoned infants. An African
Muslim and former captive in the colonies becomes a celebrity. A grieving political dissident
seeks release from his torment. And a great composer to kings - George Frideric Handel - now
ill and straining to keep an audience's attention faces a decision that will secure his place
in history. Evoking a pivotal moment at the birth of modernity a time of fear conspiracy and
uprising and featuring some of the most unusual and brilliant personalities of the eighteenth
century Every Valley is a cinematic and moving account of hope in the darkness and the
entangled lives that shaped a masterpiece. 'A mesmerizing journey through one of the most
fascinating and creative moments in human history' AMANDA FOREMAN 'Riveting' The Times Book
of the Week 'Fascinating . . . cinematic . . . truly informative imaginative and engaging'
Financial Times 'An absolute delight' PETER FRANKOPAN
