Ann G. reviewed on 1/14/2007 + 13 more book reviews

This is the story of a lock of Beethoven's hair which was snipped by a young composer who came to pay his respects as Beethoven lay dying in 1827. The hair is passed down for centuries and ultimately ends up with two American Beethoven enthusiasts who institute DNA testing on it to determine the probable causes of the composer's famously bad health, his deafness, and his final demise. The book is a rich historical treasure hunt and a tale of incredible revelations.

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