Una música prodigiosa : una novela inspirada en Francisco Tárrega, uno de los mejores guitarrista[s] de todos los tiempos
(Book)

Translation of: The magic strings of Frankie Presto.

The voice of Music narrates the tale of its most beloved disciple, young Frankie Presto, a war orphan raised by a blind music teacher in a small Spanish town. At nine years old, Frankie is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. But Frankie's talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll, with his stunning talent affecting numerous stars along the way, including Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carole King, Wynton Marsalis and even KISS. Frankie becomes a pop star himself. He makes records. He is adored. But his gift is also his burden, as he realizes, through his music, he can actually affect people's futures -- with one string turning blue whenever a life is altered. At the height of his popularity, Frankie Presto vanishes. His legend grows. Only decades later, does he reappear -- just before his spectacular death -- to change one last life.

Frankie Presto viene al mundo en una iglesia en llamas de Villareal, en plena guerra civil española, y acaba siendo adoptado por un músico ciego que le transmite todo lo que sabe. A la edad de nueve años, se embarca con destino a América con dos únicas posesiones: un perro y una vieja guitarra de seis cuerdas de la que ignora su misterioso poder. Su sorprendente talento le lleva a recorrer todo el panorama musical del siglo xx, desde la música clásica hasta el jazz y el rock and roll. Su talento sobrecogedor influirá a músicos de la talla de Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carole King, Wynton Marsalis e incluso el grupo Kiss. Mientras su carrera musical asciende imparable y Frankie se convierte en el mejor músico de su tiempo, descubre el inmenso poder que le confiere su guitarra, que será para él también una pesada carga. ¿Conseguirá Frankie encontrar su propio camino? ¿Y la manera de volver a ver a Aurora, la única mujer a la que ha amado de verdad?