In Sleeping with Schubert, Brooklyn lawyer Liza Durbin takes center stage for the ultimate musical comeback when Franz Schubert takes up residence in her mind and body. It seems the composer of the "Unfinished" Symphony has loose ends to tie up.
The story’s spiritual launch site is the shoe department at Nordstrom, where Liza is Christmas shopping. The store pianist’s holiday drivel is driving her batty. When the pianist takes a break, Liza takes his place and plays brilliantly.
The reality that Franz Schubert has entered her life radically changes Liza’s relationships, career and sense of self. Everyone around her has an opinion or an agenda: Liza’s supremely proud parents, a nice Jewish couple, think of themselves as Joseph and Mary. Her wandering boyfriend returns from Italy, unhappy to find an extra guy in their bed, even if he’s invisible.
Liza’s rich, gorgeous sister dusts off her PR skills to promote a cleavage-based image, while a mysterious, self-appointed mentor from Juilliard tends to Liza’s more musical talents.
As fans, critics and late-night quipsters chomp on every detail of her life, Liza deals with heart-wrenching realities. She sees her own life overrun by a dead composer’s passion. With no idea how long it will last or what life would be like if Franz left, Liza searches for understanding. She ultimately finds answers in unexpected places, yet there are still plenty of remaining questions that allow for the thrill of speculation.
Random House, June, 2004
Random House Audio, June, 2004
Richard Pine, agent Inkwell Management
Film rights Paramount Picture
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