For You Av Ian Mcewan

<p>Charles Frieth, pre-eminent composer, conductor and prodigious womaniser, is preparing for a performance of one of his early works, and the world premiere of <i>Demonic Aubade</i>. Obstinate and myopic, he is oblivious to the growing turmoil around him; his wife''s poor health and sadness; the exhausted efforts of his secretary, and the destructive passion of his housekeeper, Maria.<br><br>As the first performance draws near, the maestro is suddenly awoken to the chaos, and as Charles struggles to regain control of his life, a terrible tragedy begins to unfold.</p>