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Extremely impressive . . . . A wonderful read from a born storyteller. --Chris Cleave, New York Times bestselling author of Little BeeA wicked sense of humor . . . . Subversive and thrilling . . . It will keep you up all night. --The New York Times Book ReviewLike Jane Austen on crack cocaine . . . . A triumph of wit and brio. --The Scotsman An unforgettable historical tale of piano playing, passions, and female powerThe setting of Sedition by Katharine Grant London, 1794.The problem Four nouveau rich fathers with five marriageable daughters.The plan The young women will learn to play the piano, give a concert for young Englishmen who have titles but no fortunes, and will marry very well indeed.The complications The lascivious and French piano teacher the piano makers jealous and musically gifted daughter the one of these marriageable daughters with a mating plan of her own.