The Piano Maker by Kurt Palka My rating: 4 of 5 stars Kurt Palka draws a tight, intriguing tale of mercy and forgiveness in this unforgettable story, The Piano Maker. Set during WWII and subsequent decades, the reader follows the unfolding saga of Helene, a piano maker from France, who through a series of betrayals finds herself marooned in Canada, only to set out upon an epic and tragic journey that changes her life forever….