'Lessons' unfurls the expansive tapestry of Roland Baines's life, interspersed with the rhythms of history. Born in the aftermath of World War II, Roland's childhood is deeply affected by his experiences at a remote boarding school and the formative encounter with his piano teacher, Miss Miriam Cornell. The narrative chronicles his lifelong quest for meaning and connection as he navigates personal calamities against the backdrop of global events, from the Suez Crisis to a modern pandemic. His journey is a search for self-redemption as he grapples with love, loss, and the echoes of his past, culminating in a profound exploration of individual agency amid the tides of history.