Inez

The novel intertwines the passionate love story of Gabriel Atlan-Ferrara, a renowned conductor, and Inez Prada, a captivating Mexican singer, with a mystical tale of humanity's first romantic encounter. As Berlioz's music for The Damnation of Faust unites Gabriel and Inez, the ancient love of neh-el and ah-nel mirrors their own Faustian struggle between love and death. A mysterious crystal seal, central to Gabriel's obsession, connects these narratives, reflecting themes of love, longing, and the infinite nature of human connection.