In this biography, the life and career of cellist Guilhermina Suggia (1885-1950) is profiled. Drawing from Suggia's small collection of letters, published writings (reprinted in the appendix), concert programs, and press reviews, Mercier (liberal arts, Juilliard School) recounts her childhood and early musical training in Portugal, her life in Paris and relationship with Pablo Casals, her musical style, teaching, performances and BBC broadcasts, and marriage to José Casimiro Carteado Mena. Appendices list concerts and recordings. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)