Klaus Mann, a German writer, the son of Nobel laureate Thomas Mann, a man of tragic fate, wrote a novel that will undoubtedly interest not only connoisseurs of Tchaikovsky’s music and creativity, but also lovers of quality literature. This is not just a biography, it is a novel where Mann paints a living and touching image of Tchaikovsky the man, revealing to the reader the world of his personal and creative experiences, the world of loneliness, doubt and suffering. The novel reflects the composer's complex relationships with colleagues, with society, with family members, his impressions from numerous trips and childhood memories. In addition, the book conveys the spirit of the 19th century, its brilliance and creative enthusiasm, and describes life in the capitals and in the provinces.