Mozart's Last Aria - Giveaway and Review

In October 1791 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the greatest musical genius the world has ever seen, told his wife he had been poisoned. Six weeks later, at the age of thirty-five, he was dead.

In the latest novel by Matt Rees, Mozart's Last Aria is comprised of musical literature intertwined with the news that Mozart's sister, Nannerl hears about his death. Her entire world as she has known it collaspes with the news of her brother's death and she resolves to find out what happened to him. Her only clue lies with a letter from Mozart's wife Constanze, that informs her that despite what rumors exist about his death and unfaithfulness, he died a most true and devoted husband and father, while also confessing to his wife that he knew he would not last much longer because he was sure he had been poisoned.

So begins the search for truth about the true nature of her brother's death, Nannerl discovers her brother left behind a hand written page about creating a new Masonic body that he wanted to set up a lodge named the Grotto but the remainder of the page is left incomplete. As Nannerl questions some of his closest confidants, they refuse to answer her and warn her that they don't wish to end up like her brother. Nannerl soon finds herself ensnared in a web of suspicion and intrigue - as the actions of jealous lovers, sinister creditors, rival composers and Mozart's Masonic brothers suggest that dark secrets hastened the genius to his grave. As she digs deeper into the mystery surrounding his passing, Mozart's black fate threatens to overtake her as well.

Transporting readers to the salons and concert halls of eighteenth-century Austria, Mozart's Last Aria is a magnificent historical mystery that pulls back the curtain on a world of soaring music, burning passion, and powerful secrets. I received this novel compliments of TLC Book Tours for my honest opinion and really enjoyed the premise behind this novel. I rate this one a 4 out of 5 stars and one I highly recommend for those that love classical music with a twist of mystery. For more information about this book, the author and where to purchase a copy of this book, please click on the links below:

Mozart's Last Aria by Matt Rees

Thanks to the generous folks at TLC Book Tours, they are offering a giveaway copy to one lucky reader of my blog, Reviews From The Heart. Here are your guidelines:

1. Be a follower of my blog, Reviews From The Heart.

2. Be a resident of the US or Canada. Please No P.O. Boxes.

3. Leave a comment telling me why you would love to win a copy along with your email address. You can use the words (at) and (dot) instead of the symbols.

The giveaway will end on November 15th and I will notify the winner at that time.

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Mozart's Last Aria Book Tour

The Sherlockian

What every mystery hunter would love, that is a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes, would be to solve a mystery of their own!

Well in fact that is just what newcomer, Harold White, discovers as he attends his first official meeting of the Backstreet Irregulars, a private membership of those individuals who have an deep interest in all things involving Sherlock Holmes. The holy grail of all the members is the elusive diary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle which has been missing for years. Only when a member by the name of Alex Cale announces he has discovered it, does the mystery truly begin.

When Alex is found murdered, Harold White takes it upon himself to solve the mystery much like his nemesis, Sherlock Holmes would have.

In the novel, The Sherlockian by Graham Moore, the reader is immersed from the first page into two different time periods, one dealing with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle the famous author of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries and a modern day mystery involving solving the murder of Alex Cale who purportedly had the original diary of Mr. Doyle's in his possession.

For those of you that love following clues, and unraveling the unknown mysteries in a great novel by fireside, this one is a must for you. I received this wonderful book compliments of Hachette Book Groups for my honest review and uncovered a 5 out of 5 stars!

This book is available in hardcover, audio and eBook formats. For more information on this book, the author and even a first chapter peek, click on the title below:

The Sherlockian by Graham Moore