The Lost Love Song
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4.5 • 31 Ratings
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Publisher Description
A captivating, feel-good love story from the author of the acclaimed Australian bestseller Star-crossed, which has now been published in 30 countries around the world.
For every love lost there is another to be found . . .
In Australia, Arie Johnson waits impatiently for classical pianist Diana Clare to return from a world tour, hopeful that after seven years together she’ll finally agree to marry him.
On her travels, Diana composes a song for Arie. It’s the perfect way to express her love, knowing they’ll spend their lives together . . . Won’t they?
Then late one night, her love song is overheard, and begins its own journey across the world.
In Scotland, Evie Greenlees is drifting. It’s been years since she left Australia with a backpack, a one-way ticket and a dream of becoming a poet. Now she spends her days making coffee and her nights serving beer. And she’s not even sure whether the guy she lives with is really her boyfriend or just a flatmate.
Then one day she hears an exquisite love song. One that will connect her to a man with a broken heart . . .
'This lively and charming novel' Sydney Morning Herald PICK OF THE WEEK
'If you are looking for a charming read, then Darke has written a beauty … Expect laughter and tears in equal measure.' Herald Sun
'Darke's accomplished plotting, colourful settings, and keen insights into love and loss make for an outstanding romantic panorama. Readers will be wowed.' Publishers Weekly
PRAISE FOR STAR-CROSSED
‘Will leave you with a warm glow . . . In every way a delight, Star-crossed is so much fun, this reviewer fell head over heels for it.’ Herald Sun
‘This is one dazzling, versatile writer, working with impeccable skill, sharp wit and frolicsome charm.' Weekend Australian
‘An escapist delight . . . a light, fun read, with a creative spin on a winning rom-com formula.’ Newsday
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
With this sweeping romance, Darke (Star-Crossed) spins a tender tribute to the healing powers of love and music. For seven years, gentle Australian computer whiz Arie Johnson and fiery concert pianist and composer Diana Clare have been each other's "Amen." While away on a concert tour, Diana finally finds the perfect closing sequence to a love song she's been writing when she decides to accept Arie's marriage proposal only to die in a plane crash on her way back to Australia. Darke traces Diana's final song as it makes its way around the world helping strangers heal their heartaches over the next two years: businessman and pianist Bene Romero heard Diana play just before she died and takes the melody home to London, where he plays it to his fractious teenager, Beatrix. Beatrix then performs it with her first love, Felix Carter, in an Edinburgh train station. After hearing them in passing, Tasmanian poet Evie Greenlees brings the song full circle when she returns to Australia and meets the still grieving Arie. Darke's accomplished plotting, colorful settings, and keen insights into love and loss make for an outstanding romantic panorama. Readers will be wowed.
Customer Reviews
Such a good book!
Loved this book! Minnie uses such finely crafted, thought provoking language to weave a story about different types of love. It examines loss, hope, moving forward in life and finding what you truly need in your life. The strong backdrop of music is wonderful. I can’t wait to check out the music listed at the back of the book which inspired certain characters. The poetry too was beautiful. I am sorry to be finished this book, but am now ready to start Minnie Darke’s “ Star Crossed”.
It is a gorgeous book
Bittersweet reading but it is a book that makes you fall in love again and again and again!