Book Beginnings and Friday56
Since discovering Joanna Davidson Politana, I have enjoyed her historical mysteries.
The Lost Melody
About the book:
When concert pianist Vivienne Mourdant's father dies, he leaves to her the care of an adult ward she knew nothing about. The woman is supposedly a patient at Hurstwell Asylum. The woman's portrait is shockingly familiar to Vivienne, so when the asylum claims she was never a patient there, Vivienne is compelled to discover what happened to the figure she remembers from childhood dreams.
The longer she lingers in the deep shadows and forgotten towers at Hurstwell, the fuzzier the line between sanity and madness becomes. She hears music no one else does, receives strange missives with rose petals between the pages, and untangles far more than is safe for her to know. But can she uncover the truth about the mysterious woman she seeks? And is there anyone at Hurstwell she can trust with her suspicions?
Fan-favorite Joanna Davidson Politano casts a delightful spell with this lyrical look into the nature of women's independence and artistic expression during the Victorian era--and now.
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Book Beginnings
One day in late May of the year 1886, I found myself imprisoned in the Hurstwell Pauper Lunatic Asylum.
Friday 56
What I'm beginning to realize is that this place is filled with people who needs help...but the point is that they are people, broken or not.
My thoughts so far
This one is a bit slower for me, and there is some scenes which is a bit difficult to read, but I really want to see how the mystery will be solved.
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I actually haven't heard of this author before. The quotes are interesting. Enjoy your current read!
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DeleteWow, this does sound tough to read. That page 56 quote is so sad.
ReplyDeleteYes, definitely more on the heavy side.
DeleteI can see where this would be a tough read. Hope you find it rewarding in the end.
ReplyDeleteHope so as well!
DeleteI've actually heard of this one.... Now I just can't remember if it was here on your site earlier. Still think this will be a good read. I hop you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteElza Reads
Most likely since I did do a Can't Wait Wednesday a few weeks back.
DeleteI am currently reading The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews. I am loving it!
ReplyDelete"Later that morning, after a brief stop at Doctors' Commons, Jasper bounded up the steps of the Wychwood townhouse in Belgrave Square."
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Glad you are loving your book!
DeleteSounds intriguing. I hope it all comes together!
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Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/10/14/friday-56-the-ex-hex-by-erin-sterling/
Hope you had a great weekend as well!
DeleteThat’s my book too!
ReplyDeleteMy first line this week comes from a breathtaking book The Lost Melody by Joanna Politano.
One day in late May of the year 1886, I found myself imprisoned in the Hurstwell Pauper Lunatic Asylum. This was unconscionable—- I had never been a pauper.
SNAP! :-)
DeleteThat 56 is so true even if this is fiction. Happy weekend!
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DeleteMen were much more likely to put women in insane asylums if they wanted them out of the way in the olden days. It was astonishing how often it happened.
ReplyDeleteMy quotes this week at HeadFullofBooks
Yes, it was horrible!
DeleteI hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI did - though it was not one of my favourites of hers.
DeleteI have this one to read as well. I hate that it's a bit of a slower read. Hopefully it picks up. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteyes, the slow pace made me just want to get it over with.
DeleteI’ve heard a lot about this book lately! This week I shared the first line from The Secrets of Emberwild by Stephenia H. McGee. http://gracetogrowblog.com/secrets-of-emberwild-stephenia-mcgee/
ReplyDeleteHave a great rest of your weekend!
That is up next for me!
DeleteI have this book on my tbr list and I'm looking forward to it!
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