Book cover titled 'The Maestra' by Ann Svendsen, featuring a woman conductor directing an orchestra in a grand concert hall.
Book cover titled 'The Maestra' by Ann Svendsen, featuring a woman conductor directing an orchestra in a grand concert hall.

The Maestra will be available September 30th, 2026.

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The Maestra will be available September 30th, 2026. 〰️

The Maestra

A Novel of Music and the Price of a Dream

Jacinda Perez is finally within reach of the future she's fought for—and in danger of losing everything that matters.

The Maestra is a novel about ambition, marriage, motherhood, and the sacrifices demanded by success, set in the high-stakes world of classical music. Perfect for readers of Ann Patchett, Celeste Ng, and Lily King.

Available to buy here:

Amazon.ca
Chapters/Indigo
Kobo
Amazon.com
Barnes & Noble

And your local independent bookstore


Author, Ann Svendsen wears a bright orange flower behind her ear, smiling at the camera sitting at a wooden table in a cozy, wood-paneled room with plants and a framed painting in the background.
Author, Ann Svendsen wears a bright orange flower behind her ear, smiling at the camera sitting at a wooden table in a cozy, wood-paneled room with plants and a framed painting in the background.

Ann Svendsen is a novelist living by the sea on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Her work explores ambition, family, and the emotional fault lines that shape women’s lives. When she’s not writing, she’s playing the piano or watching for whales.

The Maestra is her debut novel.