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Vienna Nocturne: A Novel by Vivien Shotwell
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Vienna Nocturne: A Novel (edition 2014)

by Vivien Shotwell

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"Vienna Nocturne tells the story of the turbulent life and brilliantly successful career of young British opera singer Anna Storace, a child prodigy who is taken by her parents to Italy at age thirteen to advance her career. In love with life and wildly ambitious, Anna wants everything--to be famous, to be loved--and this leads her to make some fatal choices. We watch her turn from a carefree young girl to a passionate young woman, and it is during this transformation that her affair with Mozart blossoms"--… (more)
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Title:Vienna Nocturne: A Novel
Authors:Vivien Shotwell
Info:Ballantine Books (2014), Edition: First Edition, Hardcover, 304 pages
Collections:Read in 2014
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It was interesting to learn about the life of a opera singer in Vienna in the late 18th century. Anna is a sweet character but as the novel progresses I don't feel like we get to know her any better. Her character does not develop and it is hard to really feel for her. I did enjoy learning something of the life and times of Wolfgang Mozart who is a character in the novel. ( )
  Smits | Apr 27, 2019 |
A a work of historical fiction with Mozart playing a big part in the story as well as Ana Storace, an English soprano for whom the part of Susannah was written by Mozart (in real life). This was the author's first work and while I found the historical of great interest, the chapters were shorty and choppy and it seemed as if the plot was rushed. I would give this author another go-round if she wrote a good story. ( )
  Tess_W | Jul 12, 2018 |
This was really a lovely and readable book, even for people like me with very little knowledge of opera. I did some acting as a teen so I could identify with many of the passages outlining Anna's feelings about performing or having a stressful rehearsal. However, by far the best element of this book is it's vivid characterizations, not only of Anna but also of Mozart. Both are shown as real, multi faceted people with relatable flaws along with their astounding musical gifts. Recommended! ( )
  annhepburn | Mar 4, 2018 |
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I am very, very late in reviewing this book that I received as an Early Reviewer! My apologies!
I was surprised to learn that this story is based on an actual opera singer who was an acquaintance of Mozart. There is no evidence that they were romantically involved but the author makes a convincing case for it. I don't usually read romance novels, but the author included a great deal of information about the era and opera which I enjoyed. The book was enjoyable and an easy read. ( )
  library_gal | Mar 7, 2016 |
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Although this book did remind me somewhat of a romance novel, I still did pretty much enjoy it. The music descriptions were elaborate and lyrical. I think people may have to have a bit of knowledge of classical music and perhaps opera to really enjoy it. ( )
  bibliophileofalls | Feb 19, 2015 |
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"Vienna Nocturne tells the story of the turbulent life and brilliantly successful career of young British opera singer Anna Storace, a child prodigy who is taken by her parents to Italy at age thirteen to advance her career. In love with life and wildly ambitious, Anna wants everything--to be famous, to be loved--and this leads her to make some fatal choices. We watch her turn from a carefree young girl to a passionate young woman, and it is during this transformation that her affair with Mozart blossoms"--

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