Madame Sousatzka Author:Bernice Rubens Her name was Madame Sousatzka, and to eleven year-old Marcus she was the most wonderful person he had ever met. And when she offered to give him piano lessons for free, it was like some delicious dream come true. At last he could get away from his mother and become that most precious thing of all-an artist. Life at Madame Soustatzka'a was full o... more »f surprises. There was the elderly countess in the basement, the osteopath who would rather paint pictures, and the delightful Jenny who held seances. But the biggest surprise was the way Marcus's talent bloomed-and Madame Soustatzka'a reactions. She refused to let him give a public concert, no matter how hard he pleaded. And soon Marcus realized that he must betray his beloved teacher or remain locked in her house and heart forever. . .« less