Ballad for Sophie History in a region with high

in a region with high unemployment

traditional clothing and lush gardens—Vinci imbues her text and drawings with an artist’s perception and sensitivity

they share preparation shortcuts that make weeknight ramen a reality

A farming family reeling from the discovery of their son’s secret liaison stand ready to welcome their granddaughter

and untangle family trees

Ballad for Sophie History in a region with highBy Filipe Melo Illustrated by Juan Cavia Translated by Gabriela Soares A young journalist prompts a reclusive piano superstar to open up, resulting in this stunning graphic sonata exploring a lifetime of rivalry, regret, and redemption. 1933. In the small French village of Cressy la Valoise, a local piano contest brings together two brilliant young players: Julien Dubois, the privileged heir of a wealthy family, and Franois Samson, the janitor's son.