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Bloomsbury USA Childrens
On sale:
January 2010
Price:
$8.99
Format:
Paperback
Size:
5.0625 x 7.75 in
Pages:
352 pp
Ages:
12
Grades:
7
ISBN-13: 9781599904528
ISBN-10: 1599904527
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The Musician's Daughter
By Susanne Dunlap
Book Description
This historical romance moves into paperback on the heels of Susanne Dunlap's new retelling of Anastasia
Amid the glitter and glamour of musical and court life in 18th century Vienna, fifteen-year-old Theresa Maria Shurman is trying to solve a brutal mystery. Who killed her father, an acclaimed violinist, and stole his valuable Amati violin? When Haydn himself offers her a position as his assistant, it gives Theresa access to life in the palace-and to a world of deceit. Theresa uncovers blackmail and extortion even as she discovers courage and honor in unexpected places: from a Gypsy camp on the banks of the Danube, to the rarefied life of the imperial family. And she feels the stirrings of a first, tentative love for someone who is as deeply involved in the mystery as she is.“Readers will root for courageous Theresa through the exciting intrigue even as they absorb deeper messages about music and art’s power to lift souls and inspire change.” --Booklist
“A gutsy, sympathetic heroine who remains true to her friends, in a fast-paced historical adventure that offers a hint of romance.” –Kirkus Reviews
“A mix of mystery, thriller and romance set in 18th-century Vienna.”―PW
“Historical fiction buffs will enjoy a peek backstairs at the Esterhazy court.”—BCCB
“This book is a rip-roaring adventure with music, murder, and espionage. It’s clearly well researched, and the level of detail in the narrative makes readers believe that this story might have actually happened.”–School Library Journal
“Dunlap has created a shining, adventurous novel with an admirable and plucky heroine that is sure to entertain.” –thecompulstivereader.com
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