Lost Melody
A Novel
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Publisher Description
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.
Customer Reviews
A true masterpiece
Joanna Davidson Politano has written a masterpiece! The Lost Melody captures all the elements of a truly classic story.
This hauntingly beautiful book tells the story of Vivvienne - a gifted concert pianist who longs to serve God and have her life matter by rescuing women in unfortunate circumstances. Due to forces out of her control, Vivvi finds herself trapped in a dark and harsh world she would never have imagined. She begins to doubt her faith in God and question her life's mission.
In the midst of this darkness, we feel Vivvi's pain and that of those broken souls who are now a part of her daily life. She finally realizes that regardless of her lot in life, God can still work through her to bring light and hope to those around her. It's beautiful to see her perspective shift as she opens herself to God's plan instead of hers. As a result, lives are changed in remarkable ways, including her own.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review. Opinions expressed are my own.