B Reviews / Book Reviews1980s / Boss-Secretary / classical music / England / family relationships / Opera Singer / Warrender SagaNo Comments
Although Caroline had a lovely voice and would have very much liked to become a professional singer, she had always put her feelings second to the talent and ambition of her beloved cousin Jeremy, who was going to become a singer himself. But when she accompanied Jeremy for moral support, ... more >
B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsclassical music / England / family relationships / Opera Singer / Warrender Saga3 Comments
The great conductor Oscar Warrender had no idea that his efficient new secretary Kate Grayson was in fact his niece, who really wanted to be a singer but didn’t want to take advantage of her famous relative. The celebrated singer Carlo Ertlinger took her under his wing instead—but will his ... more >
B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads1950s / design / fashion designer / fashion-industry / Florian series / Model / Paris2 Comments
Yes, I’m reposting this review I originally did in early 2017 because – yippee! – Endeavour Press has now released this book. I think the earlier one was a bootleg edition but this one is legit. And I actually like this cover too, so bonus! “Just pretend that the man ... more >
B Reviews / B- Reviews / Book Reviews1980s / composing / England / family relationships / music / Opera Singer / Warrender SagaComments Off on REVIEW: Nightingales (Warrender Saga Book 11) by Mary Burchell
Difficulties were meant to be overcome… Little did Amanda realize the full meaning of Jerome Leydon’s words, although she had taken the famous composer’s advice and sought lessons from the gifted Dr. Lewis Elsworth. Lewis had been patiently training her voice for several years. But Jerome wanted instant success for ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviews1970s / classical music / fathers and daughters / opera / Opera Singer / Warrender Saga2 Comments
Lindley Harding was a singer nearing the end of his career; Laurence Morven was a new star-and rival-coming up over the horizon. And Lindley’s daughter Natalie, who loved them both, found herself torn two ways as the bitterness grew between the two men. Was the situation going to ruin her ... more >
B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads1950s / family relationships / Historical / mistaken-identity7 Comments
NOTE – This book is NOT part of the Warrender Saga. “Please, Joanna! You must help me!” Auriel Deane was deeply in trouble. To help her, Joanna, her usually sensible sister, embarked on an incredibly risky adventure. Caught burglarizing an apartment, Joanna found herself a potential murder suspect. Neil Gilmore, ... more >
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