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September 24, 2020

REVIEW: Magic Flutes by Eva Ibbotson

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsAustria / class differences / England / Historical / music / opera / post WWI / self made man / social privilege / Vienna8 Comments

In the spring of 1922, young Austrian Princess Theresa-Maria – known to her ancient aunts as ‘Putzerl’ – abandons her crumbling castle and her royal duties. Disguising herself simply as Tessa, she enrolls as under wardrobe mistress of the International Opera Company and soon loses herself in the intoxicating world ... more >

June 27, 2019

REVIEW: Ronnie and Hilda’s Romance by Wendy Williams

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsAustria / Biography / England / epistolary / Italy / military hero / non-fiction / Post WWII / teacher3 Comments

Ronnie and Hilda Williams met by chance aged 21 in Lancashire in November 1945, when Ronnie was home on his first leave after fighting in some of the most bitter campaigns of the Second World War in Italy. With the uncertainty of the future and Ronnie’s obligation to return to ... more >

July 26, 2015

REVIEW: Airs Above the Ground by Mary Stewart

JayneB ReviewsAustria / First-Person / horses / mystery/suspense / romantic-suspense / smuggling / veterinarian20 Comments

While having tea with her mother’s school friend Carmel Lacy, Vanessa March learns that her husband Lewis, whom she believes to be in Stockholm on business and with whom she had a row before he left, appears in a newsreel story in Austria. Carmel, assuming Vanessa will be joining Lewis ... more >

March 31, 2015

REVIEW: The Figaro Murders by Laura Lebow

JayneC Reviews18th-century / Austria / historical mystery / murder-investigation / opera2 Comments

In 1786 Vienna, Lorenzo Da Ponte is the court librettist for the Italian Theatre during the height of the enlightened reign of Emperor Joseph II. This exalted position doesn’t mean he’s particularly well paid, or even out of reach of the endless intrigues of the opera world. In fact, far ... more >

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