This novel, selected by the Literary Guild, Doubleday Book Club, and the Book-ofthe- Month Club, has been hailed as "Daphne du Maurier meets Edith Wharton." Set in turn-of-the-century New York, it is a tale of passion, intrigue, and murder. Mario Alfieri, the world's most famous tenor, is preparing to make his debut at the Met. As he rents a house facing Gramercy Park, he discovers a pale young woman hiding in its music room. Her love-and secrets-soon mesmerize the great man.
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"This book was probably one of my favorite books ever. A girl with a troubled past, mystery, deceit, lies, intrigue, a guy to sweep her off her feet, secrets and forgiveness - How can you go wrong??? It is a little Gastby, some Monte Cristo, with an old time take on Safe Haven."
— Christine (5 out of 5 stars)
" It kept my interest, but got very disturbing and twisted. "
— Lauren, 12/30/2013" A suffered love story like no one else has ever lived. Clara will always be an heroine, here in my thoughts. I recommend this book to every one who wants to fall in love again. "
— Luxferias, 12/3/2013" I enjoy period piece books and this one was no exception. Although I was angry that the secret (While really really sad and sickening) would have destroyed the heroines life when she was the victim! But I enjoyed the characters. Reminded me a bit of Eva Ibbotsons writing "
— Ellen, 11/24/2013" Lovely, well written, period romance piece. "
— Heather, 11/18/2013" It started out great, but it just keeps getting worse and worse. "
— Erin, 6/7/2013" This was a page turner for me. A bit dark and mysterious. "
— Kelly, 4/16/2013" I am in love with Mario. For real. A romance/mystery/historical novel.....very fun and heart-warming....but a little twisted too... "
— Suzy, 10/4/2012" My kind of book. Great story, good characters, good drama, good time period, and great location. It exceeded my expectations! "
— Lauren, 5/26/2012" Good Victorian novel. Liked it even more after thinking about it for a couple of days. Recommended. "
— Sandra, 2/9/2012" It's no Washington Square (har har), but an entertaining novel fit for the beach. "
— Leah, 11/26/2011" This was our attempt at adding novel length fiction to our Literati/Poetry Guild meetings. It actually went fairly well. Three of us read it, and had good discussions. I am not certain at all if it was 2004 when we read it, but it was obviously before Dawn moved to San Francisco. "
— Vanessa, 9/16/2011" My kind of book. Great story, good characters, good drama, good time period, and great location. It exceeded my expectations! "
— Lauren, 3/28/2011" Lovely, well written, period romance piece. "
— Heather, 6/10/2010" Good Victorian novel. Liked it even more after thinking about it for a couple of days. Recommended. "
— Sandra, 12/25/2009" This was a page turner for me. A bit dark and mysterious. "
— Kelly, 12/7/2009" I enjoy period piece books and this one was no exception. Although I was angry that the secret (While really really sad and sickening) would have destroyed the heroines life when she was the victim! But I enjoyed the characters. Reminded me a bit of Eva Ibbotsons writing "
— Michele, 7/21/2009" It's no Washington Square (har har), but an entertaining novel fit for the beach. "
— Leah, 11/11/2008" It started out great, but it just keeps getting worse and worse. "
— Erin, 10/5/2008" This was our attempt at adding novel length fiction to our Literati/Poetry Guild meetings. It actually went fairly well. Three of us read it, and had good discussions. I am not certain at all if it was 2004 when we read it, but it was obviously before Dawn moved to San Francisco. <br/> <br/> "
— Vanessa, 6/11/2007Alyssa Bresnahan is a dynamic dancer, actor, and audiobook narrator. She has narrated over two hundred audiobooks, has earned twenty Earphones Awards, and was named one of AudioFile magazine’s Golden Voices. In 2009 she was a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best fiction narration.