Obsessed with beautiful violinist Inez Roseman--beset by thoughts of suicide despite her brilliant musical career, successful husband, and talented children--Sylvia Bran pretends to be a reporter and arranges an interview with the object of her fascination, awakening Inez from the turmoil in her life as the two women embark on a love affair that spins out of control. Reprint. 10,000 first printing.